Below we have defined the minimum performance requirements for deliverable goods to customers.


Ejector Pin Marks
          Ejector pin protrusions and depressions flush to .010"

Flash - Excess Plastic
          Parallel to parting line = .005" x .015" long
          Core flash = .005" x .015" long
          Perpendicular from a core pin = .005" x .015" long

Gate Vestige
          Tunnel Gates = flush to .010"
          Hot Tips = flush to .010"
          Tab Gates = flush to .010"
          Pin Gates = flush to .010"
          Fan Gates = flush to .010"

Color Streaks - Color streaks visible at 18" to the unaided eye. - Not Acceptable

Contamination - Pollution of grease, oil, and antifreeze on parts related to the keeping of the product. - Not Acceptable

Delaminating - The splitting of plastic material along its layers. - Not Acceptable

Flow Lines/Knit Lines - A mark on a molded part where two flow fronts meet. Acceptable if not visual part or specified.

Gas Burns - Thermal decomposition through discolorization, distortion, or localized destruction. - Not Acceptable

Sink - Depression or dimple on a molded part. May not exceed 20% of the adjacent molded part.

Specks - Specks visible at 18" to the unaided eye. - Not Acceptable

Splay - Lines found in parts after molding. - Not Acceptable