Haushaltsgeräte
High productivity washing machine porthole

Customer's Expectations

> High structural result. Need to move weld lines where it won’t create internal stress or weak points. Main area to be reinforced was the hinge area.
> Complete filling of all the ribs and walls.
> Compact mould solution
> High aesthetical result on the A side.
> High production volume.

 

Our Solution

To provide a properly filled part, the maximum number of injection points was considered.
For the high productivity and compact solution requested a stack mould system with offset nozzles was selected
The solution selected was ideal for those parts with requirement of high structural resistance because it is injecting the expected quantity of material.
The CAE analysis and the pressure loss calculation provided:
   - The number of drops and the drops location.
   - The filling sequence approach.
   - The deformation areas and eventual weak points in the structure. It was possible to suggest the proper cooling line on the mould
   - The correct flow diameter and system layout for obtaining a fast colour change.

HRSflow system
The hot runner system is composed by 1 single nozzle co-axial valve gate Gs series with gate diameter 5mm used as transfer system.
10 drops (5 + 5) conical valve gate Ma series with gate diameter Ø3mm and through the cavity end ring. Stack Mold with offset nozzles.
The activation for the full system was pneumatic.
General information
Application field Domestin Appliances
Part name: Oblo Frame Washing Machine
Part size:  460 x 460 x 40 mm
Nominal weight: 500 g 
Nominal thickness Average 3 mm
Material: PP (Talc 30%) 
Technology: HRSflow 
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