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Article Published on 10/18/2016
Two-Shot Molding and Tool Design

There are a few variations of the two-shot molding process, and each has implications for tool design.

Blog Published on 9/8/2020
Follow These Purging and Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your Screws and Barrels

Processors can extend the life of equipment and improve productivity by coupling a preventive-maintenance program for their screws and barrels with routine use of chemical purging compounds..

Article Published on 6/22/2016
TOOLING: Let’s Get Serious About Mold Cooling

Cooling is crucial to the molding process yet frequently overlooked. Here are some insights to consider.

Article Published on 11/23/2016
Gating Revisited

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

Article Published on 7/29/2016
TOOLING: Let’s Get Serious About Mold Cooling: Part 2

Some creative thinking with conventional technology, like small cooling lines and bubblers, can generate big improvements in cooling and cycle times.

Article Published on 9/26/2015
TOOLING: Having Trouble with Lifters?

Lifters can cause tool maintenance, repair, and processing issues if not designed properly. Here we begin a series on how to avoid all this.

Article Published on 5/26/2016
TOOLING: The Tool’s Impact On the Molding Process

Flash, venting, cooling, gating, or sticking problems? Better to fix the tool than distort your process.

News Published on 9/21/2022
AmSty and Encina in Long-Term Agreement for Circular PS Feedstocks

Encina to supply AmSty with 551 million/lbs of recycled styrenic feedstock from new plant.

Article Published on 1/20/2016
TOOLING: Repairing Molds in the Press: Part 3

This is the final part of a series on tooling in the press. This column will cover repairs that can be accomplished in the press.

Article Published on 12/21/2015
TOOLING: Designing Molds for Easy Cleaning & Maintenance in the Press

Pay attention to water leaks and rust, proper grease selection, vent buildup, and checks for wear.

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