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From: "Jim Wilkins" <muratlanne@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: How long would it take you to 3D print this ABS plastic part?
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:36:14 -0400
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"Bob La Londe"  wrote in message news:v7ubq9$2eb0o$1@dont-email.me...

On 7/25/2024 7:12 AM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
> Do you know or have an estimate of the temperature and pressure to mold 
> ABS?
>

"There are various considerations when melting and injecting ABS plastic
into a mold. For instance, the melt temperature varies between 170 and
320 °C based on the ABS and mold temperature. The injection molding
pressure also varies from 700 to 21800 psi."

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.crescentind.com/blog/abs-injection-molding-benefits-and-process%3fhs_amp=true

I find that temperature hard to believe.  Most references give a high
temp of 440F to 480F.  There are a lot of factors that can affect
required pressure including temperature, mold design, and the shape and
volume of the net part.
Bob La Londe
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Thanks. If I design something I have to plan for maximum values, which I can 
always turn down. The 4500# 20' log on the sawmill and hoist intended for 
2000# and 12' is a constant reminder of the problems of increasing capacity.