Integrated multiple edge gate

An injection molding nozzle comprising:

• a) a nozzle body made of a thermally conductive alloy, said nozzle body having a central melt channel and a terminal end,
• b) a heating mantle for heating the nozzle body,
• c) a distributor block mounted on the terminal end of the nozzle body, the distributor block being formed of a thermally conductive alloy, the distributor block being in thermal contact with the nozzle body, the distributor block having a centrally placed nozzle melt channel and a plurality of distributor melt channels radiating symmetrically from the nozzle melt channel, the nozzle melt channel being coupled to the central melt channel of the nozzle body, the distributor block having a circumferential surface, each distributor melt channel terminating in a concave melt well formed on the circumferential surface,
• d) a nozzle ring positioned on the end of the terminal end of the nozzle, said nozzle ring forming an annular structure around the distributor block, the nozzle ring having an inside surface, the inside surface of the nozzle ring closely abutting the circumferential surface of the distributor block, the nozzle ring having a plurality of concave gate feeders formed on the inside surface, the distributor block and nozzle body being oriented such that the gate feeders of the nozzle ring are aligned with the melt wells of the distributor block, and
• e) a thermocouple mounted to the nozzle body adjacent the distributor block.