The cooling circuit is comprised of the cooling channels, various components added to the cooling channels to facilitate cooling, and the coolant which flows through the system.
The overall requirements for cooling the part will always be a compromise between uniform cooling to assure part quality, and fast cooling to minimize production costs. The degree to which consideration outweighs the other is dependant on the functional requirements of the part.
To channel coolant into high heat-load areas, it may be necessary to design intricate cooling systems.
Cooling system components
The following diagram of a cooling system illustrates typical cooling elements.
- A = Collection manifold
- B = Mold
- C = Supply manifold
- D = Pump
- E = Cooling Channels
- F = Hoses
- G = Baffles
- H = Temperature controller