SIST EN ISO 294-3:2020
(Main)Plastics - Injection moulding of test specimens of thermoplastic materials - Part 3: Small plates (ISO 294-3:2020)
Plastics - Injection moulding of test specimens of thermoplastic materials - Part 3: Small plates (ISO 294-3:2020)
This document specifies two two-cavity moulds, the type D11 and D12 ISO moulds, for the injection moulding of small plates measuring 60 mm × 60 mm with a preferred thickness of 1 mm (type D11) or 2 mm (type D12), which can be used for a variety of tests. The moulds can additionally be fitted with inserts for studying the effects of weld lines on the mechanical properties (see Annex A).
Kunststoffe - Spritzgießen von Probekörpern aus Thermoplasten - Teil 3: Kleine Platten (ISO 294-3:2020)
Dieses Dokument legt zwei Zweifachwerkzeuge fest, die ISO Typ D11- und D12 Werkzeuge zum Spritz¬gießen kleiner Platten 60 mm × 60 mm mit den Vorzugsdicken von 1 mm (Typ D11) oder 2 mm (Typ D12), die für eine Vielzahl von Prüfungen benutzt werden können. Die Werkzeuge können zur Untersuchung der mechanischen Eigenschaften von Fließnähten/Bindenähten zusätzlich mit Einsätzen versehen werden (siehe Anhang A).
Plastiques - Moulage par injection des éprouvettes de matériaux thermoplastiques - Partie 3: Plaques de petites dimensions (ISO 294-3:2020)
Le présent document spécifie deux moules à deux empreintes de type moules ISO D11 et D12 pour le moulage par injection de petites plaques de 60 mm × 60 mm présentant une épaisseur préférentielle de 1 mm (Type D11) ou de 2 mm (Type D12), qui peuvent être utilisés pour de multiples essais. Les moules peuvent, en outre, être équipés d'inserts en vue de l'étude de l'effet induit par les lignes de soudure sur les propriétés mécaniques (voir l'Annexe A).
Polimerni materiali - Vbrizgavanje plastomernih preskušancev - 3. del: Ploščice (ISO 294-3:2020)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Jan-2019
- Publication Date
- 28-Jul-2020
- Technical Committee
- IPMA - Polimer materials and products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 23-Jul-2020
- Due Date
- 27-Sep-2020
- Completion Date
- 29-Jul-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Jul-2020
- Effective Date
- 29-Aug-2018
Overview
EN ISO 294-3:2020 - Plastics - Injection moulding of test specimens of thermoplastic materials - Part 3: Small plates - specifies the design and use of two two-cavity ISO moulds (type D11 and D12) for producing small plate test specimens (60 mm × 60 mm). The standard defines preferred thicknesses (1 mm for D11, 2 mm for D12), mandatory mould features and measurement provisions (for example, for moulding shrinkage and weld-line studies). This part is intended for laboratories, quality control and R&D that require repeatable, standardized specimens from injection moulding.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Specimen dimensions: plates of 60 × 60 mm; thickness D11 = 1.0 ± 0.1 mm, D12 = 2.0 ± 0.1 mm.
- Mould configuration: two-cavity moulds with one-end gating; sprue diameter on nozzle side ≥ 4 mm.
- Gate and runner geometry:
- Gate length = 4.0 ± 0.1 mm.
- Gate height = (75 ± 5) % of cavity height.
- Runner length = 25–30 mm; runner depth equals plate thickness (h); runner width at gate ≥ (plate width + 6 mm).
- Ejector and surface requirements: ejector pins must be outside the central 50 mm diameter test area; cavity surfaces polished per ISO 294-1 guidance.
- Instrumentation: a flush pressure sensor position in the cavity is specified (mandatory for moulding shrinkage measurement per ISO 294-4).
- Machine requirements: recommended minimum locking force derived from melt pressure (example: for pmax = 80 MPa the calculation gives ~880 kN).
- Weld lines: moulds can accept inserts to create and study weld lines (Annex A).
- Interchangeability: cavity plates and gate inserts designed for interchangeability in line with ISO 294-1.
Applications and Who Uses It
- Material testing laboratories producing standardized thermoplastic specimens for mechanical testing (e.g., impact, puncture, tensile).
- Quality control teams verifying batch-to-batch consistency, moulding shrinkage and dimensional control.
- R&D and formulation scientists evaluating effects of processing, weld lines and orientation on mechanical properties.
- Tooling and process engineers designing ISO-compliant moulds and setting injection parameters to obtain comparable specimens.
- Certification and standards bodies that require harmonized specimen production for inter-lab comparability.
Keywords: EN ISO 294-3:2020, injection moulding, thermoplastic materials, small plates, D11, D12, test specimens, moulding shrinkage, weld lines, ISO mould.
Related Standards
- ISO 294-1:2017 - General principles and multipurpose/bar specimens (moulding & procedure).
- ISO 294-4 - Determination of moulding shrinkage (uses the pressure sensor position specified in 294-3).
- ISO 6603-1 - Puncture impact testing (example test that uses the preferred specimen dimensions).
This standard ensures repeatable production of small-plate specimens for standardized testing and comparative evaluation of thermoplastic materials and processing effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 294-3:2020 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics - Injection moulding of test specimens of thermoplastic materials - Part 3: Small plates (ISO 294-3:2020)". This standard covers: This document specifies two two-cavity moulds, the type D11 and D12 ISO moulds, for the injection moulding of small plates measuring 60 mm × 60 mm with a preferred thickness of 1 mm (type D11) or 2 mm (type D12), which can be used for a variety of tests. The moulds can additionally be fitted with inserts for studying the effects of weld lines on the mechanical properties (see Annex A).
This document specifies two two-cavity moulds, the type D11 and D12 ISO moulds, for the injection moulding of small plates measuring 60 mm × 60 mm with a preferred thickness of 1 mm (type D11) or 2 mm (type D12), which can be used for a variety of tests. The moulds can additionally be fitted with inserts for studying the effects of weld lines on the mechanical properties (see Annex A).
SIST EN ISO 294-3:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 294-3:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 294-3:2003, SIST EN ISO 294-3:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 294-3:2003
Polimerni materiali - Vbrizgavanje plastomernih preskušancev - 3. del: Ploščice
(ISO 294-3:2020)
Plastics - Injection moulding of test specimens of thermoplastic materials - Part 3: Small
plates (ISO 294-3:2020)
Kunststoffe - Spritzgießen von Probekörpern aus Thermoplasten - Teil 3: Kleine Platten
(ISO 294-3:2020)
Plastiques - Moulage par injection des éprouvettes de matériaux thermoplastiques -
Partie 3: Plaques de petites dimensions (ISO 294-3:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 294-3:2020
ICS:
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 294-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.080.20 Supersedes EN ISO 294-3:2003
English Version
Plastics - Injection moulding of test specimens of
thermoplastic materials - Part 3: Small plates (ISO 294-
3:2020)
Plastiques - Moulage par injection des éprouvettes de Kunststoffe - Spritzgießen von Probekörpern aus
matériaux thermoplastiques - Partie 3: Plaques de Thermoplasten - Teil 3: Kleine Platten (ISO 294-
petites dimensions (ISO 294-3:2020) 3:2020)
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The text of ISO 294-3:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 294-3:2020 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 294-3
Third edition
2020-06
Plastics — Injection moulding of
test specimens of thermoplastic
materials —
Part 3:
Small plates
Plastiques — Moulage par injection des éprouvettes de matériaux
thermoplastiques —
Partie 3: Plaques de petites dimensions
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Apparatus . 1
4.1 Type D11 and D12 ISO moulds . 1
4.2 Injection-moulding machine . 5
5 Procedure. 6
5.1 Conditioning of material . 6
5.2 Injection moulding . 6
6 Report on test-specimen preparation . 6
Annex A (informative) Weld lines . 7
Bibliography . 9
ISO 294-3:2020(E)
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This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 294-3:2002), which has been technically
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— the requirements in Clause 4 have been clarified;
— the position of h in Figure 2 has been corrected.
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