Investigation of Injection Shrinkage of Composite Moldings with Mineral Filler

Abstract

The paper presents the injection shrinkage of composite moldings with mineral filler phenomenon. The definition of shrinkage and shrinkage types are described. The main factors affecting shrinkage value of injection-molded part are discussed. Based on the experimental tests conducted using injection-molded parts made from polypropylene filled with glass fiber and talc, the dependence of injection-molded part shrinkage on filler content and selected parameters of the injection molding process has been determined.