3. Architecture of conventional injection molding machines

3.1 Overall architecture

The standard injection molding machine consists of a frame, a clamping unit and an injection unit. The article [AM 3 671] covers the functions and design solutions of these components.

The direction of mold opening and closing movements is horizontal. This allows parts to fall out during ejection, and gives good access to the clamping unit components.

The axis of the injection unit is horizontal. Granules are fed by...