Slide

A slide is a type of component used in injection molds to create undercuts or other complex features in the molded part by sliding along a plane or other axis.

Support pillar

A support pillar is a type of component used in injection molds to provide additional support and stability to the mold base and other components during operation.

Shrinkage

Shrinkage is the amount of material reduction that occurs during the cooling and solidification of molten plastic in the injection mold, and is a critical factor in mold design and part quality.

Side action

Side action refers to the use of additional components, such as lifters or slides, in an injection mold to create undercuts or other complex features in the molded part.

Wear plate

A wear plate is a type of component used in injection molds to protect other components from wear and damage caused by the molding process, and is typically made of a hard, durable material such as steel.

Undercut

An undercut is a feature or detail on a molded part that prevents it from being removed from the mold cavity in a straight line, requiring the use of additional components such as lifters or slides.

Core plate

The core plate is the part of an injection mold that contains the core pins and forms the internal features of the molded part.

Cavity plate

The cavity plate is the part of an injection mold that forms the actual shape of the molded part, including any necessary undercuts or other features.

Core pin

A core pin is a cylindrical rod used in injection molds to create internal features such as holes, threads, and other complex shapes in the molded part.

Parting line

The parting line is the boundary between the cavity and core plates of an injection mold, and is the location where the two halves of the mold separate to release the molded part.