Injection Molding Machine

Machine: Morgan-Press Injection Molding Machine

Master: Clint Reinhart

General Info:

  • This machine requires training. Please attend a training session at a Maker’s Monday to get trained on this machine.
  • This machine is used to produce solid plastic parts using hot plastic injection molding
  • A metal mold is needed to use this machine. This mold can be machined using the CNC Mill
  • Plastic stock is needed to use this machine. This stock is provided in the form of plastic beads and is free to use for low volume jobs
  • Knowledge of “design for manufacture” is suggested for use of this machine. It is very easy to design a part that cannot be removed or properly injected.

Morgan-Press Features:

Solid State Temperature Controllers – featuring digital set-point and readout, 3-mode proportioning and programmable controls, 0-800°F/0-430°C 1/8 DIN modular units.

Injection Speed Control – for adjusting injection speeds slower and faster where cavity fill rates are critical

Heavy duty cast aluminum construction

Hardened and chrome-plated barrels (material melt cylinders)

Precision ground chrome-plated stanchion rods

Generous 8″x11″ (maximum) mold plan area

Taken from morganindustriesinc.com

Usage/Step-by-step Instructions

  • Step-by-step instruction will be provided soon. Contact us if you want to be notified when the step-by-step instructions are posted.
  • A manual provided by CMU can be found at Injection Molding Manual. Note, this manual is not official and should only be used for reference.

Safety:

  • This machine can cause SEVER BURNS if not used correctly. HOT MOLTEN PLASTIC is used in this machine.
  • Read the step-by-step instructions and be aware of all posted placards