In addition to the cooling channels, there are several other components that make up a cooling circuit, such as hoses, coolant inlets bubblers and baffles. Some are required while others are optional, depending upon the complexity of the model.
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Cooling channels
Complex geometry in plastic molds can create areas that are difficult to cool.
Hoses
Hoses connect the cooling channels and enable the flow of coolant through the cooling circuit.
Bubblers
Areas of the mold which cannot be cooled effectively by normal cooling channels may require the use of bubblers. Bubblers divert the coolant flow into areas that would normally lack cooling.
Baffles
Areas of the mold which cannot be cooled effectively by normal cooling channels may require the use of baffles. Baffles divert the coolant flow into areas that would normally lack cooling.
Flow control valves
Molds often have many individual cooling circuits which could require individual controllers to obtain optimum heat transfer.