UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(1) What is Uneven Texture Replication? (Visual Defect)
Uneven texture replication means the embossed/etched pattern on the mold cannot be sharply reproduced onto the molded part.
Figure 1: Uneven texture replication on texture evaluation specimen (Specimen length: approx. 10 cm)
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(2) Causes of Uneven Texture Replication
(2-1) Insufficient Packing Pressure
Uneven texture replication occurs when the packing pressure required to press resin against the mold cavity surface is inadequate. Conditions leading to insufficient packing pressure are listed below:
Low barrel temperature (including nozzle)
Low mold temperature
Undersized gate
Undersized runner
Low set packing pressure
Low injection speed
Low material melt flow
Core Logic
Insufficient Packing Pressure → Incomplete Surface Replication → Uneven Texture