Molding Machine Operator how-to

How to Fix a Short Shot

Short shots waste parts.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Short shots waste parts. In short: check; check; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check material supply.

  2. Check temperature.

  3. Check shot size.

  4. Check vents.

  5. Adjust.

  6. Retest.

Safety reminders for molding machine operators

  • Use press guards
  • Wear heat gloves
  • Lock out for mold changes
  • Never stand under lifted molds

Injection molding · Die casting · Short shot · Flash · Sink mark · Cycle time: see the full molding machine operator glossary.

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