flash trap

[′flash ‚trap]

(chemical engineering)

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There is an effective trick for getting a significantly greater amount of air out of a runner system, and that is to machine a flash trap, as shown in Fig.

PART 3: Where and How to Vent Injection Molds: Questioning several "rules of thumb" about venting injection molds

However, a disk will function as a "flash trap." That is a thin web of material, usually added down the sides of a runner to prevent flashing.

Hot Sprues: Mold a Disk or Not? Having a hot sprue shut off against the parting line versus intentionally molding a thin disk has been the subject of controversy for many years

Geometry constraints did not allow for the option of flash traps so weld aesthetics were also important.

Joining underhood automotive parts: a primer for choosing the right process

Another important design consideration is incorporating joint flash traps to manage excess resin displaced by the welding process, particularly with ultrasonics.