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    Tear drops are tear drop-shaped irregularities on plastic surfaces caused by entrapped air. They can be caused by air trapped in engraved areas, grooves or depressions in molds. To remedy this, reduce injection speed in critical areas, improve mould venting in locations like weld lines and depressions, and apply a vacuum to the mould.

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    Tear drops are tear drop-shaped irregularities on plastic surfaces caused by entrapped air. They can be caused by air trapped in engraved areas, grooves or depressions in molds. To remedy this, reduce injection speed in critical areas, improve mould venting in locations like weld lines and depressions, and apply a vacuum to the mould.

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    Tear drops are tear drop-shaped irregularities on plastic surfaces caused by entrapped air. They can be caused by air trapped in engraved areas, grooves or depressions in molds. To remedy this, reduce injection speed in critical areas, improve mould venting in locations like weld lines and depressions, and apply a vacuum to the mould.

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    TROUBLESHOOTING

    TEAR DROPS

    Fault category
    Other surface defects

    Alternative terms

    Description
    Tear drop-shaped irregularities caused by entrapped air

    Possible Causes 1. Air trapped in the mould, e.g. in engraved areas, grooves or depressions

    Remedial Actions Reduce injection speed in the critical area. Improve mould venting at weld lines and depressions, ribs and engraved areas. Apply a vacuum to the mould

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