Guide / Runner Design

Sprue Bushing & Runner Design

Designing the material feed system from nozzle to gate

Sprue Bushing

ParameterValue
Orifice3-6mm (match nozzle)
Funnel Angle3-5 deg included
Length30-70mm
Cold Slug1 shot volume past sprue

Runner Sizing

D = 0.8 x (W^0.5 x L^0.25) where W=part weight g, L=flow length mm. Full round cross-section lowest pressure drop.