Tooling

Tooling Know-How

Hitting the Numbers, Part 2: The Shrinkage Factor

The shrinkage factor is one of the most critical numbers to hit.

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Molds & Tooling

K 2016 Proves Additive Manufacturing Has Staying Power

K 2016 made clear that additive manufacturing is establishing a prominent position at the triennial show among long-running mainstays like injection molding, extrusion, blowmolding and thermoforming.

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best practices

Hitting the Numbers, Part 1: Communication is Key

Start with an up-front review, discussion and collaboration with the customer.

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Molds & Tooling

3D-Printed Plastic Molds: K Exhibit Would Make You a Believer

Perhaps you have heard that additive manufacturing—a.k.a. 3D printing—can be used to make injection tooling inserts out of plastics—relatively quickly, at relatively low cost, and with little human labor involved.

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Multicomponent

MGS Combines Multishot and Automation Businesses into New, Combined Space

Walking distance from its corporate headquarters in Germantown, Wisc., MGS Mfg. Group has opened a 40,000-ft2 space that combines its automation cell and modular multimaterial molding systems businesses.

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Hot Runners

One Place to Hang Out at K

If You Thirst for More Than Technology

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Molds & Tooling

Gating Revisited

An overlooked factor in injection molding has outsize influence on the process and part quality.

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business

Canon Virginia Graduates First Class of Apprentices

President Obama declared this week National Apprentice Week and in honor of that, employers across the country will host open houses to highlight the significant value of apprenticeships in our economy.

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best practices

New Culture, New Capabilities, New Challenges

Over the last few years, Henkel has not only transformed what its Richmond facility does, but also altered how it operates in terms of culture.

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