Injection Molding
Why Put Flow Simulation on an Injection Machine?
This emerging technology sounds promising, but its practical benefits have yet to be demonstrated clearly.
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The Long and Short of It (Part 1)—Tips for Molding Long Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
In Part 1 of this series, we address long-fiber processing fundamentals and best practices, including practical tips and guidance on maintaining fiber length and deriving maximum advantages for demanding end applications. Part 2 will provide the same information for short-fiber materials.
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How Plasma Treatment Adds Value to Plastics Parts
Think of it as today’s modern form of alchemy, with applications in printing on plastics and bonding plastics to dissimilar materials.
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How to Stop Melt Leakage and Carriage Blow-Back
Follow these tips when you have melt leakage around the machine nozzle and sprue bushing or injection-carriage blow-back.
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Interface Six-Axis Robots with Injection Molding Presses
Yaskawa Motoman’s new SPI-67 hardware/software interface for six-axis robots is designed for parts removal from horizontal injection molding machines.
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Natech Adds Injection Molding, Automation Equipment
Two new Arburg presses and four filling and sealing lines have been installed in the molder’s Class 8 cleanroom in support of medical diagnostics, including COVID-19 testing.
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Hayco Molding Plant Garners LEED Platinum Certificate with Assist from Wittmann Battenfeld
82 servo-hydraulic injection molding machines help Hayco’s plant in the Dominican Republic win environmental award from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Fakuma: Molding Machine and Simulation Software Interface Expanded
Engel’s sim link data interface for two-way exchange of simulation and process data between Engel machines and simulation programs has been extended to include Simcon’s CADMOULD program.
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Fakuma: Tiny Sensors Target Hot Runners, Additive Manufacturing
Kistler says the 3-mm diameter 4004A pressure sensor for hot runner and additive manufacturing applications will be available for three measuring ranges in 2022.
Read MoreTide Rock Holdings Acquires Pikes Peak Plastics
The California headquartered strategic holding company acquired the Colorado Springs based injection molder, adding to its growing plastics portfolio.
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