Description
Parts of the machine that melts and injects molten plastic into moulds such as the hopper, the reciprocating screw, the injection barrel and the injection cylinder.
Alternative labels
components of injection moulding machines
injection moulding machine elements
parts of injection moulding machines
elements of injection moulding machines
injection moulding machine components
parts of injection moulding machine
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Injection moulding machine parts is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Injection moulding operator: Injection moulding operators operate and monitor injection moulding machines, in order to cast products from thermoplastic materials. They regulate the temperature, pressure, and volume of plastic, according to pre-defined specifications. Injection moulding operators also remove finished products and cut-away excess material, using a knife or other hand tools.
Synthetic materials engineer: Synthetic materials engineers develop new synthetic materials processes or improve existing ones. They design and construct installations and machines for the production of synthetic materials and examine samples of raw materials in order to ensure quality.
Plastic furniture machine operator: Plastic furniture machine operators tend plastic processing machines that produce pieces such as plastic chairs and tables. They inspect each resulting product, detect abnormalities and remove inadequate pieces. In some cases, they may assemble different plastic parts to obtain the final product.
Optional knowledge
Injection moulding machine parts is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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