Injection Molding
Vacuum System Gives Molds a Chance to Vent
When the in-house vacuum systems and tooling tricks that NMC Dynaplas usually deploys to deal with trapped gas failed, it turned to a Mold-Vac system and saw reject rates go from 44% to zero.
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Larger Capacity Auxiliary Injection Unit Introduced
Mold-Masters has extended the capabilities of its E-Multi auxiliary injection platform, introducing the new larger capacity EM5 model.
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50 Years of Headlines … Almost
I was lucky to get an early look at many of the past half-century’s exciting developments in plastics. Here’s a selection.
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Engel Opens Packaging Centers
Fit-for-purpose production cells for a wide variety of packaging are available at two Austrian locations—Schwertberg and St. Valentin—as part of the new Packaging Centers.
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Custom Molder Manages Growth on Several Fronts
Adding people, plants and machines, expanding capabilities in LSR, high-tonnage presses, automation and 3D printing—EVCO Plastics maintains momentum through challenging times.
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3 Types of 3D Printed Tooling for Injection Molding
3D printed tooling for injection molding, including mold inserts, components and end of arm tooling, were on display at the Plastics Technology Expo.
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Hot Shots—Recognizing Injection Molding Excellence
The injection molded part competition is back—enter your submission today.
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Molders’ Block: Dealing With Foreign Materials in a Hot-Runner System
Understanding plastic flow can help you understand how foreign materials move—or don’t move—through your hot-runner system.
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Product Line Expanded to Include Sprue Bushings and Heated Nozzles
Spark Industries’ offerings now include integrally heated sprue bushings and machine nozzles.
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Oil-Filtration System Comes in Three Sizes
PCS Company says the new Filtroil Chrome High Pressure (CHP) oil filters offer a bypass filtration system that filters hybrid and hydraulic injection molding machine oil down to 1 µm.
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