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anshika

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Why is it important to have uniform wall thickness? How can you change a part design with an especially thick region to make it easier to injection mold?
 
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Based on your project requirements and database search, what material would you choose for your project?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Uniform wall thickness helps ensure the full shot for a part. Also it helps with even flow of the material. Ribs can be added to help those especially thick areas and make it a little easier to injection mold.

Answer to Question 2

Just one plastic material is needed to be listed here. Not the brand name necessarily, but the type of plastic material it is.



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