Blow molding process setup

For blow molded parts, aPriori allows you to define values and options for the following:

Number of machine operators

Number of Machine Operators may be specific in the following manner:

  • Default Value = 0. The machine for this process is typically unmanned. Once set up and running, there is typically no manual intervention until the parts are being filled. The cost model accounts separately for labor involved in any follow on operations (for example, to create a hole in the part).

  • Override Value – you specify Number of Machine Operators ( > = 1)

Number of labels applied to one part

Labels may be applied during the blow molding process (in cycle):

  • Default value = 0

  • Override value – you specify number of drop boxes (>=1)

Cost per label applied to the part

Cost per label may be specified in the following manner:

  • Default value = $1.00

  • Override value – you specify cost per label (> $0.00)

Maximum wall thickness

  • Maximum Wall Thickness may be derived from part file or overridden.

  • Derive from Par File (default)

  • Override Max Wall Thickness – you specify Max Wall Thickness ( > 0.00 mm)

Mold temperature

  • Default Mold Temperature may be overridden. Temperature specified must not exceed material Eject Deflection Temperature.

  • Default Value = 27.00 °C

  • Override Value – you specify Mold Temperature ( > = 0.00 °C)