Re: cashew gate in pc/abs?
I have run some with PC/ABS. It was a touchy process and once it was running you didn't want to stop it.
Re: cashew gate in pc/abs?
Hi Joel,
It would depend on the amount of the ABS, the higher the better. If possible, I would suggest against it as much as possible. You can do two things: (1) if you are molding that material and have a mold with a cashew gate, try to mold it there and try (with care of course). (2) Ask the material manufacturer.
Let us know what you learn. We would like to learn too.
-Suhas
Re: cashew gate in pc/abs?
PC/ABS is a material that I would try to refrain from using cashew gating and subgating. The % of ABS is definitely critical if you are gating on a class A part. PC does not play nice with cashew gating and subgating, because often you will have gate blush. Hot runner valve gating works well with this material. Keep in mind that PC/ABS is shear sensitive and it loves radii. You can PM me if you would like to chat further.
Re: cashew gate in pc/abs?
Thanks to everyone for their feedback!.... I will try to push this job in another direction in gating.
Thanks again,
Joel