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Aimed at complex profiles such as PVC lineals, retrofittable system adds turbulent cooling to calibrator to boost output by 25-50%.

Rheometers are generally not on all the time. And most users have found that the first test run in the instrument after heating up is not very reliable and is usually discarded. Try this method instead.

I conclude this three-part examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runners by focusing on heaters, thermocouples, and controls. Part 3 of 3.

Here’s a view from the trenches of a tooling manager who, over 30 years, has experienced the joys and pains of using virtually every type of hot runner on the market. Part 2.

Get a better understanding of their use, proper sizing, and how the tool design and setup in the machine can impact failures in manufacturing.

With cavity steel or alloy selection there are many variables that can dictate the best option.

Here are more tips on using hydraulically actuated devices on your tools.

Addressing hot-runner benefits, improvements, and everyday issues from the perspective of decades of experience with probably every brand on the market. Part 1 of 2.

Your problem may be related to tooling, material, processing, or combinations thereof. Here’s how to find the root cause.

Gate size and shape—unlike gate location—don’t often get the attention they deserve. Many common assumptions about gate geometry deserve to be challenged