Over the years there have been plenty of articles written about molding venting, but in order to understand where these vents need to be located, how many you need, how wide and deep they should be, etc., you need a thorough understanding of what’s going on inside the mold and the impact this complex step can have on both the parts you’re producing and the mold itself. Otherwise, it’s just guesswork.
In this three-part collection, veteran molder and moldmaker Jim Fattori brings to bear his 40+ years of on-the-job experience and provides molders his “from the trenches” perspective on on the why, where and how of venting injection molds. Take the trial-and-error out of the molding venting process.