Molds & Tooling
Determining Vent Depths in Injection Molding
Experiments reveal the relationship between vent depths and part thickness, allowing molders and moldmakers to more precisely determine vent dimensions.
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Tooling: New Standard Mold Components
Stack-mold actuators and mold monitors stood out from the crowd of new mold components at Fakuma 2017 from Hasco, Meusburger, Haidlmair, and Progressive Components.
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Injection Molding: News in Sensors, Quality Monitoring, And Quick Mold Change
Priamus debuts simple on-machine quality monitor plus new styles of cavity sensors and a quick connect for cavity sensors in quick mold changes.
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How Sprue Pullers Help Prevent Molding Issues: Part 2
A vital secondary function of sprue pullers is to act as a cold well to trap solidified material left in the machine-nozzle tip.
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Injection Molding: New Mold Trial—Will It Run 24/7?
Use this nine-step process to make sure you’ll be making good parts after a successful trial. But even then, be prepared for some hiccups.
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News in Hot Runners & Tooling At Fakuma 2017 Show
Highlights included some unusual solutions to common problems, slim nozzles for close spacing, and controls with lots of zones, as well as a handful of new cost- and space-saving standard mold components
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An Inside Look at Turbulent Flow
Years of talk about observing and studying coolant flow in a clear simulated cooling channel finally becomes a reality. Here’s how it all came together, and what it all means.
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Tooling: New Hot-Runner & Mold Components Shown at Fakuma
New standard products for hot runners and mold bases.
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Meusburger Adds Hot Runner Nozzles
Meusburger now offers hot-runner nozzles from its PSG subsidiary.
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Tooling: Know the Basics of Sprue-Puller Design
Sprue-puller designs are quite varied, and there are no firm rules to follow. But here are some important cautions and caveats to keep in mind.
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