Webbing
There is a molding phenomenon called webbing that can occur in
corners and other locations that rapidly distort the parison when the
mold closes. As the core and cavity mold pieces close onto the parison,
the parison is rapidly transformed from a tube or bag shape into a
functional configuration. As the core is pushing the parison into the
cavity it is possible for the opposite sides of the parison to touch
before the air is injected to form the part. When this happens, the
plastic welds together inside the parison and when the part is blown,
the weld resists separation. The result is either a part with a very
thin, weak section all around the web or, if the nearby material tears
when the part is blown, no part whatsoever.
Webbing is more pronounced in deep cavities with corresponding deep
cores. However, certain configurations can make the parison collapse or
fold back on itself to cause webbing when the mold closes. It is a good
idea to ask for a simulation test on deep parts that might produce
webbing.