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What products are suitable for a 460T injection molding machine?

2025/10/01 By le zhan

460T injection molding machine

We’ll use the Topstar 460T injection molding machine, a representative all electric injection molding machine, as a reference. This 460T injection molding machine features high injection speeds, precise motion control, and excellent repeatability, making it particularly well-suited for producing ultra-thin components and parts with tight dimensional tolerances. These machines are particularly well-suited for thin-wall packaging, disposable medical products, precision components for consumer products, ultra-thin optical housings, telecommunications inserts, and high-volume small appliances. For each series, I’ll explain the considerations, mold requirements, recommended materials, gating strategies, cycle times, and automation options.

The 460T injection molding machine is suitable for producing thin-wall packaging products.

The primary application of the 460T injection molding machine is thin-wall packaging. Food containers, yogurt cups, beverage and tea cups, and similar items benefit from the 460T’s precision, high injection speeds, and excellent screw/barrel control.

Why is the 460T injection molding machine suitable for thin-wall packaging? Thin-walled products, typically with wall thicknesses between 0.4 mm and 1.0 mm, require breakneck injection speeds to fill the cavity before the polymer freezes at the gate. The Topstar 460T injection molding machine’s high-speed injection axis and fast-response servo drive meet this requirement: they quickly and evenly push the low-viscosity melt front into tight areas. The advantages of the TEll electric injection molding machine, a representative example, are its repeatable speed profiles and controlled deceleration, which reduce shear heating and prevent jetting.

Typical materials include PP, HDPE, and specific grades of PS and PET. For the thinnest walls, use high-flow PP grades. Control the melt temperature and monitor the humidity level of hygroscopic resins to ensure optimal performance. The 460T, equipped with matching molds, achieves short cycle times, making it economically attractive for high-volume production where throughput and low scrap are key.

The 460T injection molding machine is suitable for producing thin-wall packaging products.

Suitable for producing medical disposables and precision components

Medical packaging, disposable medical devices, and small, precision medical components are another ideal production option for the 460T, especially when combined with state-of-the-art process control and cleanroom-compatible automation. For example, syringe components, nasal spray housings, filter housings, microfluidic components, and thin-walled medical trays require tight dimensional tolerances, biocompatible materials, and consistent surface finishes.

The Topstar 460T’s electric servo-driven screw and gripper control delivers microsecond repeatability during injection, packing, and hold phases, enabling you to maintain tight tolerances and minimize flash. Medical components typically utilize medical-grade PP, PE, PC, or specialty polymers, as well as certain medical-grade silicones or TPEs, for two-shot molding or overmolding. For sensitive parts, the fully electric platform eliminates the risk of hydraulic oil contamination and provides deterministic motion profiles, which are critical for microscopic features. In medical manufacturing, it can record high-resolution process data (cavity pressure, injection velocity, and position profiles), streamlining process validation and supporting statistical process control.

Thin-Walled Automotive Interior and Trim Parts

Automotive interior parts, such as vent strips, thin instrument panel inserts, decorative bezels, and sensor housings, can be economically produced on the 460T, especially when appearance, low warpage, and tight dimensions are key considerations.

Many interior components require thin walls to reduce weight while maintaining stiffness and surface finish. The 460T’s high-speed injection and controlled holding phase minimize orientation gradients and shrinkage variations, thereby reducing warpage in large panels and ensuring consistent gloss and texture. As a fully electric injection molding machine, it is also attractive to automotive OEMs for its energy efficiency, clean process, and repeatability. Furthermore, automotive interior parts often require a Class A surface finish. Mold polishing, surface texturing, and controlled ejection are part of the solution. The 460T precisely controls the shot sequence and melt temperature during the molding process, while fully electric operation provides precise functionality.

Thin-Walled Automotive Interior and Trim Parts

Production of Optical Components, Lenses, and Precision Housings

Optical housings, low-power LED lenses, and precision sensor covers are other product categories that benefit from the 460T. The 460T electric injection molding machine’s precise injection, low-vibration servo drive, and tight control of the deceleration and packing phases help achieve superior optical clarity and dimensional accuracy. Optical components typically require controlled melt flow to avoid birefringence, internal stresses, and surface waviness. The 460T electric injection molding machine’s smooth motion and programmable acceleration profiles reduce shear stress.

When producing lenses and cover plates, use advanced optical polymers such as PMMA and polycarbonate. Maintain a strict drying regime to prevent fogging and employ a slow, controlled packing pattern to minimize residual stress. Optical components typically require longer cycle times due to the need for thermal conditioning and slow cooling to avoid stresses. However, its fast injection capability still shortens the filling phase, maintaining acceptable production yields.

Production of Optical Components, Lenses, and Precision Housings

Small Appliance Components, Caps, and Closures

Bottle caps, closures, small appliance covers, and consumer electronics are also robust applications for the 460T injection molding machines. These parts fully utilize the 460T’s filling speed, dimensional consistency, and ability to run multi-cavity molds in short cycle times. Bottle caps typically require thin walls, a smooth fit, and consistent thread integrity. The 460T injection molding machine supports fast filling and controlled packing to maintain thread dimensions and flange stiffness. Furthermore, parts such as miniature fan housings, switch bezels, or decorative covers utilize thin ribs, sometimes requiring good visual quality. ABS, PC, and modified PP are used based on aesthetic and mechanical performance requirements. Valve gate technology conceals gate marks in non-critical areas, maintaining visual integrity. As a fully electric injection molding machine, its repeatability ensures process control.

The 460T injection molding machine is ideal for thin-walled parts.

The Topstar 460T injection molding machine is a all electric injection molding machine featuring high injection speed, precise motion control, and high repeatability. It is particularly well-suited for product lines that require fast filling, tight dimensional control, and deterministic process performance for thin-walled parts. Rapid filling and short cycle times reduce the cost per part.

 

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