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Racetrack effect

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    Occurs when molten plastic flows into thicker regions more easily than thin regions.

    The flow divides and then fills thicker sections before combining again to fill the thinner sections. The recombined flow can reverse to meet the oncoming flow in the thinner section.

    The racetrack effect can cause air traps, weld lines, and regions of high internal stress.