Back to photostream

New Lego 8xC "dirty" Bayers - shades of brown

Moulding defect:

Splay marks

 

Alternative name:

Splash mark or silver streaks

 

Description:

Usually appears as silver streaks along the flow pattern, however depending on the type and color of material it may represent as small bubbles caused by trapped moisture.

 

Causes:

Moisture in the material, usually when hygroscopic resins are dried improperly. Trapping of gas in "rib" areas due to excessive injection velocity in these areas. Material too hot, or is being sheared too much.

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injection_moulding#Process_troubles...

1,805 views
4 faves
1 comment
Uploaded on January 16, 2016