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Record 1 1998-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

A shallow gate somewhat wider than the runner from which it extends.

DEF

This gate is used to help reduce stress concentrations in the gate area by spreading the opening over a wider area. Less warpage of parts can usually be expected by the use of this gate type.

CONT

Edge gating is the most common. It can be of the large or the restricted type. If the edge gate is spread out, it is called a fan gate.

OBS

fan gate: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
DEF

Entrée que l'on utilise de préférence pour l'alimentation en largeur d'une pièce large et mince.

OBS

entrée en éventail : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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