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    Names and shapes of common hot gates

    Hot gates are used when a hot runner (runnerless) system has been chosen. The following section describes different, commonly-used, hot gates.

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    • Hot annular gate
    • Hot circular gate
    • Hot circular tapered gate
    Parent page: Hot gates

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