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Things To Consider When Purchasing Used Injection Molding Machines

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If you have decided to try your luck in the plastic part manufacturing business, you should look for the right injection molding machine to use.   Depending on your budget, you can either purchase brand new injection molders or opt for used injection molding machines. Whatever you do, there are many things you need to consider to be able to choose a machine that will not let you down. One of the important things you should consider is shot size. This is simply the maximum amount of plastic that the injection molder is capable of injecting into the mold cavity in one molding cycle. When selecting used injection molding machines, it is always good practice to choose a machine that can produce 30 to 40 percent greater shot sizes compared to what your parts require. Another thing you should consider when choosing used injection molding machines to use in your business is the ejector stroke. Simply put, the ejector stroke refers to the action of the machine pushing out the fi