Molds & Tooling
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Poor surface gloss of EMA
Problem Phenomenon
EMA product surface gloss <60%, below the 80% requirement, with dull appearance
Cause Analysis
Mold surface roughness Ra>0.4μm; high EMA crystallinity with surface microcrystals scattering light; improper cooling rate
Solution
1) Polish mold to Ra<0.1μm mirror finish; 2) Increase mold temperature to delay crystallization and reduce scattering; 3) Add nucleating agent to control crystal size
Key Takeaway
Poor gloss is caused by mold roughness and crystallization scattering; mold polishing and crystallization control are key
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