Mold Maintenance
Cycle Counter Line Expands
Progressive Components has introduced its CounterView cycle counter in left- and right-hand orientations, as well as a new high-temperature counter.
Read MoreFast Heat Acquired
The supplier of hot runner controls and diagnostic products has been acquired by its former general manager, Chad Root, and long-time production manager, Manny Diaz.
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Tool Separator Eases Mold Service and Maintenance
RUD’s Tool Separator is said to require only five minutes and one person to complete the entire mold separation process.
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PCS Company Launches New Website
The mold component supplier says the new site will feature faster load times and a more user friendly experience, including a responsive design that allows users to view it on any device.
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iD Additives to Host Virtual Open House
iD Additives Inc. will host the mold-maintenance-themed event Wednesday, August 5 from 9 a.m.-12 noon CST.
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New Mold Grease Smooths Operations for Troublesome Tool
Switching to a new synthetic grease helped an injection molder keep a difficult die running, eliminating unplanned downtime and cutting scrap.
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How to Properly Maintain Aluminum Injection Molds
Aluminum and steel tools have some important differences, but also one key similarity: Routine maintenance will extend the mold’s life and boost the quality of its output.
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Performance Plastics’ Secrets to Seamless Mold Transfers
Half of this Ohio-based molder’s client base started with a mold transfer. The firm shares the secrets of its success here.
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Tooling: Larger Model Integrated Pump/Filter System for Cleaning Internal Cooling Passages
New Eco-Pro 360 XL cart from iD Additives more than doubles the output of the company’s standard Eco-Pro cart, and targets larger molds and chill rolls for extrusion.
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Tooling: How to Properly Size, Gates, Runners and Sprues, Part 2
Get the sprue, runner and gate sizes close to ideal the first time around.
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