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International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)
International Journal of Research and Innovation

(IJRI)
PREDICTIVE ANSLYSIS OF GATE AND RUNNER SYSTEM FOR PLASTIC INJUCTION
MOULD
Peer Review- 1401-1402
Paravataneni Prabhu Kumar, D.Gopichand
Mother Theresa Institute of Technology(mist) Sanketika Nagar Sathupally Khammam,India
Abstract
A runner system is an assembly of heated components used in plastic injection molds that inject molten plastic into the
cavities of the mold.
Every injection mold design has to have a gate or an opening through which the molten plastic is injected into the cavity
of the mold. The type and size of gate plays a very significant role in the process of injection molding and must not be
overlooked. Gates vary in size and shape depending upon the type of plastic being molded and the size and shape of the
part as well. Obviously, larger parts require larger gates, or even several gates.

The aim of the project work is to specify optimum design of runner and gate systems to enhance the production
rate for plastic part manufacturing.

Literature study will be done on runner and gate system for understanding simulation approach.

Data collection will be done to brief about runner and gate system importance, design method and variations.

Plastic flow analysis will be done on digital prototype of a specimen by various runner and gate profiles and also
done by changing materials.

The optimum profiles for the runner and gate system by comparing flow results with specific materials with
profiles.
*Corresponding Author:
Paravataneni Prabhu Kumar,

Mother Theresa Institute of Technology(mist) Sanketika Nagar
Sathupally Khammam,India
Published: Sep 30, 2014

Volume No: I
Issue No. : III
Citation:V.Venkata Krishna Mohan, D.Gopichand (2014)
PREDICTIVE ANSLYSIS OF GATE AND RUNNER

SYSTEM FOR PLASTIC INJUCTION MOULD
INTRODUCTION TO INJECTION MOULDING
Injection molding machine
From Plastics Wiki, free encyclopedia
Injection molding machines consist of two basic
parts, an injection unit and a clamping unit.
Injection molding machines differ in both injection
unit and clamping unit. The name of the injection
molding machine is generally based on the type of
injection unit used.
RUNNERS
Distribution system for the resin from the sprue to
the cavities Flow characteristics (viscosity), temperature and other factors are important in determin-
ing the runner diameter and length

If the diameter of the runner is too small or the
length is too long, the resin can freeze in the runner
before the mold is completely full
If the runner system is too large, excess material
would be ejected and too much regrind created
If the resins have a high viscosity, larger runners
are needed compared to low viscosity resin
The optimum flow of the resin through the runner
system depends on the shape and diameter of the
channel
Round channel give the best flow characteristics
but difficult to machine
Machining cost can be reduce by machining one
side of the mold plates
Better shape where the depth of the channel is at
least two-thirds the size of the width and the sides
are tapered between 2 to 5.
Secondary Runners
Secondary runner channel are used for multi cavity molds
The flow into the secondary channel should be
streamlined (angle in flow direction)
The streamlined minimizes shear on the resin
Runners are the major part of feed system of moulding process it has to design very carefully most commonly USED CROSS-SECTIONS AS BELOW.
The above image shows machine schematic
Gate type
As important as selecting the optimal gate
size and location is the choice of the type
of gate.
Gate types can be divided between manually and automatically trimmed gates.
Manually trimmed gates
Manually trimmed gates are those that require an operator to separate parts from
runners
during a secondary operation. The reasons
for using manually trimmed gates are:
The gate is too bulky to be sheared from
the part as the tool is opened.
Some shear-sensitive materials (e.g., PVC)
should not be exposed to the high shear
rates inherent to the design of automatically trimmed gates.
Simultaneous flow distribution across a
wide front to achieve specific orientation of
fibers of molecules often precludes automatic gate trimming
Gate types trimmed from the cavity manually include:
Sprue gate
Edge gate
Tab gate
Overlap gate
Fan gate
Film gate
Diaphragm gate
External ring
Spoke or multipoint gate
type of gate is suitable for thick sections because holding pressure is more effective. A
short sprue is favored, enabling rapid mold
filling and low-pressure losses. A cold slug
well should be included opposite the gate.
The disadvantage of using this type of gate
is the gate mark left on the part surface after the runner (or sprue) is trimmed off.
Freeze-off is controlled by the part thickness rather than determined the gate thickness. Typically, the part shrinkage near
the sprue gate will be low; shrinkage in the
sprue gate will be high. This results in high
tensile stresses near the gate.
Dimensions
The starting sprue diameter is controlled
by the machine nozzle. The sprue diameter
here must be about 0.5 mm larger than the
nozzle exit diameter. Standard sprue bushings have a taper of 2.4 degrees, opening toward the part. Therefore, the sprue length
will control the diameter of the gate where
it meets the part; the diameter should be at
least 1.5 mm larger than or approximately
twice the thickness of the part at that point.
The junction of sprue and part should be
radiused to prevent stress cracking
A smaller taper angle (a minimum of one
degree) risks not releasing the sprue from
thesprue bushing on ejection.
A larger taper wastes material and extends cooling time.
Non-standard sprue tapers will be more
expensive, with little gain.
Sprue gate
Recommended for single cavity molds or
for parts requiring symmetrical filling. This
Edge gate
Overlap gate
The edge or side gate is suitable for medium and thick sections and can be used on
multicavity two plate tools. The gate is located on the parting line and the part fills
from the side, top or bottom.
An overlap gate is similar to an edge gate,

except the gate overlaps the wall or surfaces. This type of gate is typically used to
eliminate jetting.
Dimensions
The typical gate size is 80% to 100% of the
part thickness up to 3.5 mm and 1.0 to 12
mm wide. The gate land should be no more
than 1.0 mm in length, with 0.5 mm being
the optimum.
Tab gate
A tab gate is typically employed for flat and
thin parts, to reduce the shear stress in
the cavity. The high shear stress generated
around the gate is confined to the auxiliary
tab, which is trimmed off after molding. A
tab gate is often used for molding P.
Dimensions
The minimum tab width is 6 mm. The minimum tab thickness is 75% of the depth of
the cavity.
Dimensions
The typical gate size is 10% to 80% of the
part thickness and 1.0 to 12 mm wide. The
gate land should be no more than 1.0 mm
in length, with 0.5 mm being the optimum.
Fan gate
A fan gate is a wide edge gate with variable
thickness. This type is often used for thicksectioned moldings and enables slow injection without freeze-off, which is favored for
low stress moldings or where warpage and
dimensional stability are main concerns.
The gate should taper in both width and
thickness, to maintain a constant cross
sectional area. This will ensure that:
The melt velocity will be constant.
The entire width is being used for the flow.
The pressure is the same across the entire
width.
Dimensions
As with other manually trimmed gates, the
maximum thickness should be no more
than 80% of the part thickness. The gate
width varies typically from 6 mm up to 25%
of the cavity length.
External ring gate

This gate is used for cylindrical or round
parts in a multicavitymould or when a diaphragm gate is not practical. Material enters the external ring from one side forming a weld line on the opposite side of the
runner this weld line is not typically transferred to the part.
Dimensions
Typical gate thickness is 0.25 to 1.5 mm.
Film or flash gate

A film or flash gate consists of a straight
runner and a gate land across either the
entire length or a portion of the cavity. It
is used for long flat thin walled parts and
provides even filling.
Shrinkage will be more uniform which is
important especially for fiber reinforced
thermoplastics and where warpage must be
kept to a minimum.
Dimensions
The gate size is small, typically 0.25mm to
0.5mm thick. The land area (gate length)
must also be kept small, approximately 0.5
to 1.0 mm long.
Diaphragm gate
A diaphragm gate is often used for gating
cylindrical or round parts that have an
open inside diameter. It is used for single
cavity molds that have a small to medium
internal diameter. It is used when concentricity is important and the presence of a

weld line is not acceptable.
Dimensions
Typical gate thickness is 0.25 to 1.5 mm.
Spoke gate or multipoint gate
This kind of gate is used for cylindrical
parts and offers easy de-gating and material savings.
Disadvantages are the possibility of weld
lines and the fact that perfect roundness is
unlikely.
Dimensions
Typical gate size ranges from 0.8 to 5 mm
diameter
Pin gates
Pin gates are only feasible with a 3-plate
tool because it must be ejected separately from the part in the opposite direction
The gate must be weak enough to break
off without damaging the part. This type
of gate is most suitable for use with thin
sections. The design is particularly useful
when multiple gates per part are needed to
assure symmetric filling or where long flow
paths must be reduced to assure packing
to all areas of the part.
Dimensions
Gate diameters for unreinforced thermoplastics range from 0.8 up to 6 mm. Smaller gates may induce high shear and thus
thermal degradation. Reinforced thermoplastics require slightly larger gates > 1 mm
The maximal land length should be 1 mm.
Advised gate
dimensions can be found in the table below
Submarine (tunnel) gates
Most raw materials can be used. The resin

is in pellets before processing.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene ABS
Nylon PA
Polycarbonate PC
Polypropylene PP
Polystyrene GPPS
A submarine gate is used in two-plate mold

construction. An angled, tapered tunnel is
machined from the end of the runner to the
cavity, just below the parting line. As the
parts and runners are ejected, the gate is
sheared at the part. The tunnel can be loINTRODUCTION TO CAD
cated either in the moving mould half or in
the fixed half. A sub-gate is often located
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is a techinto the side of an ejector pin on the nonnique in which man and machine are
visible side of the part when appearance is
blended in to problem solving team, intiimportant. To degate, the tunnel requires a
mately coupling the best characteristics of
good taper and must be free to bend.
each. The result of this combination works
Dimensions
better than either man or machine would
Typical gate sizes 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm, for
work alone , and by using a multi disciglass reinforced materials sizes could be
pline approach, it offers the advantages
larger.
of integrated team work.
Modeling of Speciman
Model of Speciman With Runners
The above image shows semi circular runner

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The above image shows square runner
The above image shows trapezoid
The above image shows modified trapezoid

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2D DRAFTING
MOULD FLOW ANALYSIS

Mould flow, 3D solids-based plastics flow simulation that allows plastics part designers to determine
the manufacturability of their parts during the preliminary design stages and avoid potential downstream problems, which can lead to delays and cost
overruns. Following are the benefits:

Optimize the part wall thickness to achieve
uniform filling patterns, minimum cycle time and
lowest part cost Identify and eliminate cosmetic issues such as sink marks, weld lines and air traps.

Determine the best injection locations for a
given part design
Mould flow analysis gives you the ability to main-
tain the integrity of your product designs. It provides you the tools to quickly optimize part designs
and check the impact of critical design decisions on
the manufacturability and quality of the product
early in the design process.
There is no need to:

Compromise the aesthetics of your design
concept for manufacturability;

Go through a lengthy trial and error process
to find the most suitable material to produce the
part with the highest possible quality and the lowest
possible cost

Find out during trial runs that the produced
part has visual blemishes, such as sink marks, weld
lines, air traps or burn marks
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Acrylonitrile Butadiene System (ABS)
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Plastic Flow Analysis of Specimen Using Semi Circular Runner
The above image shows solid model

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The above image shows fill time
The above image shows confidence of fill
The above image shows injection pressure
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The above image shows pressure drop
The above image shows flow front temp
The above image shows quality prediction
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The above image shows weld lines
The above image shows air traps
The above image shows next best gate location

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The above image shows cooling quality
The above image shows surface temp variance
The above image shows freeze time variance
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The above image shows skin orientation

Plastic Flow Analysis Of Specimen Using Square Runner
The above image shows Injection Pressure
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Plastic Flow Analysis of Specimen Using Trapezoid Runner
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Plastic Flow Analysis of Specimen Using Modified Trapezoid Runner

Model of Modified Trapezoid Runner With Gates Geomentry
The above image shows semi circular gate
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The above image shows square type gate
The above image shows modified trapezoid type gate

2D DRAFTING
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The above images shows 2d drafting
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Plastic Flow analysis of Specimen using Semi - Circular Gate

Plastic Flow Analysis of Specimen Using Square Gate

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Plastic Flow Analysis of Specimen Using Trapezoid Gate
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Plastic Flow of Specimen Using Modified Trapezoid Gate

Model of Modified Trapoizoid Runner with Types of Gates Systems
The above image shows overlap type gate

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The above image shows bottom type gate
The above image shows top type gate
The above image shows tap type gate
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The above image shows fan type gate
The above image shows ring type gate

Plastic Flow analysis of Specimen using modified trapezoid runner with over
Lap Gate

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Plastic Flow analysis of Specimen using modified trapezoid runner with
Bottom Gate

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Plastic Flow analysis of Specimen using modified trapezoid runner with Top Gate

Plastic Flow analysis of Specimen using modified trapezoid runner with Tap Gate

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Plastic Flow analysis of Specimen using modified trapezoid runner with Fan Gate

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Plastic Flow analysis of Specimen using modified trapezoid runner with Ring Gate

MODEL OF MULTI CAVITY SPECIMEN
Plastic Flow Analysis Using Multi Cavity System Polypropylene (PP)

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The above image shows confidence of fill

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The above image shows injection pressure
The above image shows pressure drop
The above image shows flow front temp

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The above image shows quality prediction

Results tables
Runner system
Semi-Circular
Square
Trapezoid
Modified Trapezoid
Fill Time
6.82
5.12
5.34
5.27
Injection Pressure
14.45
5.92
7.24
5.90
Pressure Drop
14.45
5.92
7.24
5.90
Flow Front Temp
240.10
240.02
240.02
240.01
Surface Temp
Variance
91.58
89.18
101.80
39.99
Gate geometry
Semi-Circular
Square
Trapezoid
Modified Trapezoid
Fill Time
5.34
5.56
5.77
5.11
Injection Pressure
6.55
7.82
7.44
6.12
Pressure Drop
6.55
7.81
7.44
6.04
Flow Front Temp 240
240.03
240.02
240
Surface Temp
Variance
1.67
1.69
1.61
1.46
Gate systems
Over Lap
Bottom
Top
Tap
Fan
Ring
Fill Time
4.93
5.58
5.21
6.02
5.34
3.37
Injection
Pressure
4.05
8.11
5.97
10.12
7.34
8.75
Pressure
Drop
4.05
8.11
5.97
10.12
7.34
8.75
Flow Front
Temp
240
240.01
240
240.02
240.01
240.02
Surface
Temp Variance
1.99
1.87
1.60
3.84
1.45
4.68
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Multi cavity
PP
ABS
HDPE
PVC
Fill Time
6.03
7.84
6.40
13.82
Injection Pressure
18.77
28.38
34.87
43.87
Pressure Drop
18.77
28.38
34.87
43.87
Flow Front Temp
240.08
230.16
210.46
170.45
11.30
11.30
11.30
Surface Temp Vari- 11.30

ance
CONCLUSION
This research paper gives the complete orientation
on runner and gate system of plastic manufacturingMould.
Initially literature survey and data collection was
done on gate and runner system to understand the
methodology and selection of geometry
Mould flow analysis was done using plastic advisor
on various runners and gate profiles, to specify the
optimum model for gate and runner.
In first case:- Semi circular, square, trapezoid and
modified trapezoid models where analyzed using
standard pressure with regular material polypropylene, In this case modified trapezoid runner system
is giving optimum Flow with low pressure.
In second case:- Various geometric profiles of gate
system are implemented to provide the optimum
gate geometry.
In this case modified trapezoid gate geometry with
modified trapezoid runner is having optimum quality.
In third case:-Different methods of gate systems are
implemented to fine optimum feed system.
In this case overlap type is showing good charter
sticks.
In fourth case:-The mould flow analysis was done
using different materials on multi cavity model. In
this case all the thermo plastics (PP, ABS, HDPE) is
showing good charter sticks, along with trapezoid
gate with runner with overlap system , but when
coming to thermo setting plastic(PVC) is not suitable for multicavity system.
As per the obtaining results of above four different cases this research work concludes that modified trapezoid runner and gate system with overlap
method will perform better injection moulding process, it uses very low pressure, it losses pressure
drop with nominal surface temperature variance.
REFERENCE
1 Chandan Deep Singh
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University College of Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala, (PB) (India
2Mohd. RizwanHamsin, AzuddinMamat and AznijarAhmad-Yazid
Department of Engineering Design and Manufacture
Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya,
3E. Bociga, T. Jaruga*
Institute of Polymer Processing and Production
Management,
4E. Bociga, T. Jaruga*
Institute of Polymer Processing and Production

Management,
Czestochowa University of Technology,
5Yuan Hsu1, Mark R. Jolly2and John Campbell2
1 Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
National United University,
6ThiTruc-Ngan Huynh*
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
7Srisit Chianrabutra1, a, Anchana Wongsto2, b,
Taweedej Sirithanapipat1, 2, c
Research and Development Institute of Industrial
Production Technology (RDiPT)1
Department of Mechanical Engineering2
Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University,
8SahajanandKamble1, Prof. Girish V A2, Mr. Shridhar Bagalkot3 1Department of mechanical engineering R.V. college of Engineering, Bangalore,560059
India E-mail
9Vikas B J 1, Chandra Kumar R 2
1M. Tech. Student, 2Asst. Professor, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, R V College of Engineering,
Karnataka,
Authors
Paravataneni Prabhu Kumar

Experience 3 yr in teaching
D.Gopichand
Qualification: m.tech
Designation: assistant profressor
Experience :4 yr in teaching & 2 yr experience in
InfoTech as design engineer
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International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

International Journal of Research and Innovation

Paravataneni Prabhu Kumar,

Published: Sep 30, 2014

PREDICTIVE ANSLYSIS OF GATE AND RUNNER

ing the runner diameter and length

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

The above image shows machine schematic

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

An overlap gate is similar to an edge gate,

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

External ring gate

Film or flash gate

internal diameter. It is used when concentricity is important and the presence of a

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

Submarine (tunnel) gates

Most raw materials can be used. The resin

A submarine gate is used in two-plate mold

The above image shows semi circular runner

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

The above image shows square runner

The above image shows trapezoid

The above image shows modified trapezoid

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

MOULD FLOW ANALYSIS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene System (ABS)

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Plastic Flow Analysis of Specimen Using Semi Circular Runner

The above image shows solid model

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

The above image shows fill time

The above image shows confidence of fill

The above image shows injection pressure

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

The above image shows pressure drop

The above image shows flow front temp

The above image shows quality prediction

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

The above image shows weld lines

The above image shows air traps

The above image shows next best gate location

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

The above image shows cooling quality

The above image shows surface temp variance

The above image shows freeze time variance

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

The above image shows skin orientation

The above image shows fill time

The above image shows Injection Pressure

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

The above image shows surface temp variance

The above image shows fill time

The above image shows surface temp variance

International Journal of Research and Innovation (IJRI)

Plastic Flow Analysis of Specimen Using Modified Trapezoid Runner

The above image shows fill time

The above image shows surface temp variance

The above image shows semi circular gate

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