About

Plastic injection molders inject hot plastic under high pressure into mold cavities to create solid parts. The Garage has a plastic injection molder for small injection molding production runs with manual part removal. It can inject 100 mL of plastic at temperatures up to 430°C.

Category 

Plastics Fabrication

Location

Back Room

Brand/Model

Morgan Press Model G-100T

Status

AVAILABLE

Materials

  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyethylene (HDPE & LDPE)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Polyurethane (TPU)
  • Non-toxic thermoplastics



Standard Operating Procedure

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Training

Injection molder training begins with an introduction to injection molding. After basic operation is understood, training expands to explore mold design & making, and advanced materials. The injection molder training flowchart outlines the training fields and levels.

Injection Molder Training Flowchart

Sign up for training here: Training Registration Calendar

TrainingTypeTime EstimatePrerequisitesChecklist/DocumentModelsOther
Injection Molder - 1A Fundamentals

SELF-GUIDED DOCUMENT

0.5 hrs.

None

Self-Guided Training Document (1A):

N/A

Material Specifications:

Injection Molder - 1B Introduction

ON-MACHINE

1.5 hrs.

Injection Molder - 1A Fundamentals

Training Checklist:

Training Script:

Molding Plan: (Choose preferred format)

PDF:

Doc: 

Sheet: 

N/A
Injection Molder - 2A Mold Design Concepts

SELF-GUIDED DOCUMENT

1 hr.

Injection Molder - 1B Introduction

Self-Guided Training Document (2A):

TopMUD.stl

BottomMUD.stl

Morgan Press 3D Model by Alexander Numann

Machine Dimensions:

 

Injection Molder - 2B Advanced

ON-MACHINE

1.5 hrs.

Injection Molder - 2A Mold Design Concepts

Training Checklist:

Training Script:

Molding Plan: (Choose preferred format)

PDF: 

Doc: 

Sheet:

Top MUD Frame:

3D Printed Mold Top:

Bottom MUD Frame:

3D Printed Mold Bottom:

N/A


Documentation

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Safety Data Sheets

N/A

Hazard Assessments

Application Resources

Mold Design Guide

Molding Plan Template:

(Choose preferred format)

  • PDF: 
  • Doc: 
  • Sheet:

Material Specifications:

3D Printed Molds:

  • Manufacturer's Manuals