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Liquid silicone injection molding is a high-precision and high-efficiency molding method. Silicone is injected into the mold through an injection molding machine and quickly solidified by high temperature and high pressure. The advantage of injection molding is that it can produce products with complex shapes and products of various colors.

Liquid Silicone Injection Molding

Introduction to liquid silicone injection molding process

Liquid silicone injection molding uses liquid silicone as the main raw material. The two-component material (Part A and Part B) is mixed with a screw and injected into the mold for vulcanization molding. This process can produce high-quality products with the advantages of no waste and automation. Liquid silicone products are soft and widely used to simulate human organs, medical silicone chest pads, etc. In addition, liquid silicone has good thermal stability, cold resistance, and electrical insulation properties. No poisonous substances are produced when burned. Therefore, it has become an irreplaceable material in producing and designing health products, automobiles, baby products, medical products, diving products, kitchen utensils, and seals.

Advantages of liquid silicone injection molding:

  • High precision
  • High production efficiency
  • Low loss
  • Higher level of automation
  • Low contamination rate

Disadvantages of liquid silicone injection molding:

  • High requirements for equipment and molds
  • High cost of equipment, molds, and materials
  • Sensitive to humidity

Liquid Silicone Injection Molding

Liquid Silicone Injection Molding Process Flow:

Liquid Silicone Injection Molding

The metering device first pumps a 1:1 mixture of LSR A and B components, distributes it to a static or dynamic mixer, and then distributes it to the metering cylinder of the injection molding machine. Once the two ingredients are mixed, the material can be injected into the corresponding mold. The screw conveyor in the injection cylinder is responsible for injecting and metering the mixed material.

Note: The metering cylinder and agitator temperature do not exceed 40°C.

ClassificationCausesCountermeasures
 

 

 

 

 

 

Bubble Stains

Insufficient vulcanizationExtended vulcanization time
The air is not completely evacuated.Fully evacuate the air from the portable tank
Air mixed inBe careful to prevent air from entering during the injection
Mold temperature is too highLower mold temperature and pay attention to mold temperature distribution
Mixing spotsAdjust injection speed, check agitator
 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Edges

Too much injection volumeAdjust injection speed and increase clamping force
There is dust on the parting surfaceControl the workshop environment and close the protective cover during molding
Lower clamping forceIncrease clamping pressure
Injection pressure is highAdjust injection pressure
The holding time is too longSelect a suitable holding time
 

 

 

 

Expansion

Insufficient vulcanizationExtend the vulcanization time and increase the temperature
Insufficient molding pressureIncrease pressure
Generate bubblesFully remove the air from the portable tank
Uneven vulcanizationAdjust the heating device
 

 

 

Poor gloss

Insufficient vulcanizationExtend the vulcanization time and increase the temperature
Rough mold surfaceMold electroplating, replacement of release agent
 

Poor demoulding properties

Insufficient vulcanizationExtend the vulcanization time
Poor mold surfaceImprove mold
Uneven surface temperature distributionCheck heating method
Nozzle leakageNozzle wear and tearCheck the nozzle lock

In addition to material selection, mold development, and setting optimal parameters in the liquid silicone injection molding process, regular equipment maintenance and mold maintenance are also crucial. The production unit strictly controls each process to avoid unnecessary abnormalities and waste.

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