Molding Terminologies

AGING − Change of a material over time, which may lead to improvement or deterioration.
ALLOY − Composite material produced by blending polymers or copolymers with other polymers or elastomers.
ANNEAL − To heat a molded plastic piece and slowly then cool it to relieve stresses.
ANTISTATIC − Agents that are added to a molding material to make it less conducting.
A-SIDE − The mold half that mounts to the fixed side of the injection molding press. Resin is injected into the part cavity via the sprue through the A-side, which is also called cavity side of the mold.
AUTOMATIC MOLD − A mold that goes through the entire molding cycle without human help.