Multicomponent

Multicomponent 1 Apr 2005

The Next Generation of Multi-Component Molding

Multi-shot and coinjection molding techniques are staking out new territory. Mach ines are getting larger and are combining more materials or colors in more sophisticated and imaginative ways.

All Electric & Hybrid Machines 30 Dec 2004

K 2004 Wrap-Up on Injection Molding: Spotlight on Electric And Multi-Component Machines

Molders were treated to a trove of injection machinery introductions geared toward applications from micro-molding to packaging to large parts.

All Electric & Hybrid Machines 1 Sep 2004

New Process Combinations Extend Injection Molding's Capabilities

A new tooling and process concept that seeks better control over multi-cavity molding, and another that achieves new capabilities with novel blends of multiple process technologies were themes presented in papers at the 22nd Colloquium held by the Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Aachen, Germany.

LIM & LSR Molding 1 Sep 2004

K 2004 News Preview: Injection Molding

The diversity of electric machines will be on display at this year’s show, with several new all-electric versions in direct-drive and belt-driven versions.

Multicomponent 1 Jul 2004

Flambeau Finds the Right Balance of Custom & Proprietary Molding

Flambeau Corp.'s most famous product is the Duncan yo-yo.

Multicomponent 1 May 2004

Structural Plastics: Exploring Ways to Make Molds and Parts Faster

New approaches to rapid tooling, rapid prototyping, and gas assist were highlights of the SPI Structural Plastics Conference. It also showed off several eye-opening molded parts.

All Electric & Hybrid Machines 31 Mar 2004

'Soft-on-Soft' Is Newest Option In Soft-Touch Molding

It's hailed as a breakthrough for soft-touch injection molding: Collaborative efforts by three companies have resulted in the commercialization of an SEBS-based TPE vehicle handle in which a very soft (28 Shore A) surface layer is coinjected onto a substrate of a firmer—but still soft and rubbery—60 Shore A compound.