Tooling
What You Need to Know About Leader Pins and Bushings
There’s a lot more to these humble but essential mold components than you might suspect. Following the author’s tips could save much time, money and frustration.
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New Valve-Gate End Rings, Hot Runner Controls
Fakuma 2024: Specifically developed for technical applications, Oerlikon HRSflow debuts new valve gate end rings for its Tp and Vp nozzles, as well as new T-flow and V-flow HRS controls.
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Servo-Electric Core-Pulling Units
Servomold to introduce SLY-type core pulls with ball-screw drives to position slides, cores and plates with micron-level accuracy.
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Three Key Decisions for an Optimal Ejection System
When determining the best ejection option for a tool, molders must consider the ejector’s surface area, location and style.
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Uniloy Appoints Technology Leader and Eastern Regional Manager
Chris LaBombarbe and Chris Weinrich have joined the company.
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Get Better at Using Foam for Your Molded Parts
Machine performance and process speeds are critical when using foam to reduce part weight while retaining part integrity.
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Plate Design for Synchronous Valve Pin Movement
Heitec’s type 64.086 Syncro Plate for valve-gate systems, which is distributed in North America by Technoject Machinery, enables fully synchronous motion with valve-pin positioning accuracy down to 0.01 mm.
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Slide Retainer Features Positive Locking Connection
Hasco’s Z1899/… compact slide retainer applies a ball catch for reliable locking.
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Heinz Zahoransky Passes Away
The 95-year-old scion of the founder and long-time managing director of the Zahoransky Group moldmaking company was rewarded more than 200 patents during his career.
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PET Preform Hot Runner System Reduces Stack Height
Mold-Masters has cut the stack height of its PET-Series hot runner system from 300 mm to 260 mm, while maintaining a 3-plate design and the advantages therein.
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