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overflow well
A chamber which is attached to the mold cavity that fills with molten metal during injection. The first material to enter the mold is allowed to pass completely through and enter the overflow wells. This strategy prevents early solidification of the molten metal and provides a source of material to compensate for shrinkage. When the part cools, the molten material will shrink and additional material is needed.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Manufacturing
- Category: Industrial manufacturing
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