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Edge gate
A gate land of 1.0–1.5 mm (0.040–0.060 in.) is suggested. A
generous radius at the edge of the gate will yield improved flow
characteristics and reduce gate blushing. In general, the gate
thickness should be 0.5 to 0.80 times the part thickness. See
Figure 22.
Figure 22 Edge gate guidelines
Edge gating into a tab
Edge gating into a tab is an approach typically used on parts
that require a good, cosmetic finish. The idea is for any blush
or blemish to be confined to the tab. One disadvantage is that
the tab must be removed in a secondary operation. To ensure a
high-quality finish on the part, the thickness of the tab should
be the same as the thickness of the part. See Figure 23.
Figure 23 Edge gating into a tab
Gating parts with maximum dimensions of
50 mm (2 in.) or less
• Gate diameter 0.9 to 1.3 mm (0.035 to 0.050 in.) for most
small parts
• Gate into thick areas
• Size gate according to part size
Countersinking the gate area slightly helps prevent gate vestige
or drooling from rising above the part. For example, gate vestige
is undesirable in medical parts. A typical gate recess is 0.5–0.8
mm (0.020–0.030 in.). Modify the opposite wall geometry to
maintain equal thickness, or high shear rates could develop at
the gate during flow. See Figure 24.
Figure 24 Gating small parts
Runner
Part
Generous
radius
T
Gate land
1.0–1.5 mm
(0.040–
0.060 in.)
0.5T to
0.80T
1.3–1.5 mm (0.050–0.060 in.)
in gate land
• Reduces blemish problems on part
• Tab must be cut away
• Tab thickness = part thickness
Countersink the gate area
0.5–0.8 mm (0.020–0.030
in.) to allow for vestige.
Avoid forming a thin section
at the gate—high shear rates
may develop during flow.
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