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Defect Troubleshooter

Search 48 common molding defects and compare a quick fix with the professional optimized fix.

48 defects
DefectQuick FixProfessional Fix
ShrinkageIncrease injection pressureIncrease packing pressure + extend packing time
FlashIncrease gateReduce gate size OR increase clamp tonnage
BubblesEnsure material fully driedEnsure material fully dried + increase back pressure
Weld LinesIncrease & optimize hot runnerIncrease melt temp + optimize gate location or hot runner nozzle
WarpageBalance mold temperatureImprove cooling uniformity + balance cavity filling
Flow MarksReduce cooling timeIncrease melt temp + optimize gate design
Silver StreaksClean mold release agentDry material thoroughly + reduce melt temp (degradation)
Short ShotReduce recycled materialIncrease shot size + melt temp + injection speed (reduce regrind %)
Burn MarksLower molding surface temperatureReduce injection speed + improve venting depth
Color DifferenceControl mold temperatureControl melt + mold temps uniformly
Dimensional DeviationStabilize packing strokeControl packing pressure profile + cooling uniformity
Surface ScratchesPolish mold surface + adjust shot sizePolish mold surface to SPI finish + verify ejection system
Ejector WhiteningSlow ejection speedSlow ejection speed + increase draft angle
Jetting MarksUse fan gateUse fan gate OR modify gate location/geometry
DelaminationDry material fullyDry material fully + check melt temp (no degradation)
Cold Slug MarksInsulate hot runnerOptimize hot runner tip temp + adjust decompression
Black SpotsClean screw carbon buildupClean screw/barrel + reduce melt temp + check regrind
DeformationExtend cooling timeExtend cooling time + improve cooling channel layout
StickingApply mold releaseIncrease draft angle + polish cavity + apply release agent
Brittle CrackingReduce recycled materialReduce regrind ratio + ensure proper drying + lower melt temp
Overflow / FlashRepair parting surfaceRepair parting surface + increase clamp force + check vent depth
Ripple MarksControl mold temperature gradientControl mold temp uniformity + optimize gate design
DentsIncrease packing strokeIncrease packing pressure + extend packing time
Short ShotIncrease shot sizeIncrease shot size + check non-return valve + raise melt temp
Too Many BubblesClear vent groovesClear vent grooves + increase back pressure + dry resin
Uneven ColorIncrease mixing timeIncrease screw back pressure + ensure proper colorant dispersion
Poor GlossHard chrome plate mold surfacePolish cavity to high SPI finish + control mold temp
Difficult DemoldingIncrease draft angleIncrease draft angle (1-3° min) + polish surface
Mold DepositsClean carbon buildup regularlyClean mold regularly + reduce melt temp + improve venting
DroolingAdjust suck-back amountAdjust screw decompression (suck-back) + reduce nozzle temp
Gate StickingLower material temperatureLower melt temp OR increase gate taper/draft angle
Heat DeformationImprove post-coolingExtend in-mold cooling time + use fixture post-cooling
Stress CrackingApply annealing treatmentApply annealing + reduce packing pressure + lower melt temp
Shrinkage VariationControl packing in stagesMulti-stage packing pressure profile + optimize gate location
Melt FractureReduce shear rateIncrease gate size + reduce injection speed
Brittle PartsEnsure sufficient dryingEnsure proper drying + reduce regrind + lower melt temp
Part StickingExtend cooling timeExtend cooling + increase draft angle + polish cavity
Fast DiscolorationReduce screw speedReduce screw speed + lower melt temp + reduce back pressure
Light Part WeightIncrease metering strokeIncrease shot size stroke + check non-return valve
Low StrengthIncrease glass fiber contentAdd GF + ensure fiber orientation + check drying
Mixed ImpuritiesUse finer filter screenUse finer screen pack + clean regrind source
Strong OdorApply vacuum dryingApply vacuum/desiccant drying + reduce melt temp
Excessive BurrsRepair mold clearanceRepair mold clearance + increase clamp tonnage
Dense PoresIncrease back pressureIncrease back pressure + reduce screw RPM + dry resin
Cold Slug MarksControl hot tip temperatureControl hot tip temp + adjust suck-back + optimize cycle
Deep Shrinkage VoidsAdjust gate locationAdjust gate location + increase packing pressure/time
Obvious DelaminationCheck material compatibilityCheck material compatibility + dry thoroughly + check melt temp
Silver StreaksRemove barrel moistureDry material properly + reduce melt temp + check screw condition