Challenge:
The main challenge was to achieve stable two-shot molding while maintaining a uniform textured appearance on the visible surface. The part required accurate positioning and reliable bonding between the two shots, while the texture needed to be clearly replicated with consistent grain depth and surface quality. Any instability in mold alignment, material flow, temperature control, or molding parameters could lead to defects such as poor bonding, flash, color mixing, flow marks, weld lines, uneven texture, gloss variation, or deformation.
Solution:
We optimized the two-shot mold structure, positioning system, parting line, gate layout, and cooling system to ensure accurate alignment and stable bonding between the two shots. The mold texturing process was carefully controlled to achieve consistent grain depth and clear texture definition. During mold trials, mold temperature, material temperature, injection speed, holding pressure, and cooling time were fine-tuned to ensure stable two-shot molding performance and uniform textured surface quality.
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