Automation
What's New at the Show in INJECTION MOLDING
At the big “K” Show next month, top billing goes to new all-electric machines aimed at every segment of the market, from general-purpose to high-end.
Read MoreVECOPLAN, LLC Introduces New Control System for Its Shredding Systems
ARCHDALE, NC/March 15, 2007鈥擵ecoplan, LLC, a leading manufacturer of industrial shredders and shredding systems used in many industries, today announced it new control panel system simply referred to as the Revision 9A with Human-Machine Interface. 鈥淭he Rev. 9A is major advancement in shredder controls technology,鈥 states Todd Carswell, Vecoplan鈥檚 VP of Technical development. 鈥淚t was a collaborative effort between Marc Parsons, Vecoplan鈥檚 Graphics Director, Allen-Bradley, div. of Rockwell Automation, the large industrial controls manufacturer, and myself,鈥 adds Carswell. 鈥淭he major advantage on the Rev 9A is the customizable program setting that allows you to adjust program settings to your specific application鈥 adds Mr.
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Structural Foam: As Parts Grow Larger, Robots Do the Heavy Lifting
Besides its safety advantages, automation stabilizers and even reduces cycle times, boosting production and cutting scrap.
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How to Clean a Flashed Hot Manifold-Part Two
Already a familiar sight on European store shelves, the eye-catching appeal of "IML" is gaining traction among North American injection molders. The latest tooling and automation designs can handle the higher volumes needed here.
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NPE 2006 News Wrap-Up: Brains and Brawn - New Robots Are Handier Than Ever
Injection molding robots introduced at NPE pushed the work envelope for speed, reach, payload capacity, ease of programming, and ability to handle more sophisticated tasks.
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Learning to Master In-Mold Labeling
As in-mold labeling, or IML, attracts a growing following among U.S. molders, some are finding that mastering a complex new technology is no small task.
Read MoreAutomated Assemblies Is Up for Sale
Robot supplier Automated Assemblies Corp. (AAC), Clinton, Mass., is being put up for sale by its parent company, Nypro Inc., a global custom molder.
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A Custom Molder Takes the Next Step
The question John Winzeler keeps asking is, “How do you take the next step?” In the last two decades, he has transformed the Chicago metal-stamping company he inherited from his father into a high-tech specialty molding 大象传媒 focused only on plastic gears.
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What to See at NPE 2006: Injection Molding
Energy-saving all-electric machines will continue to be a big draw at NPE, where new designs or upgraded models will be found in virtually every press maker’s booth.
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First Foamed LSR Molding Uses Direct Gas Injection
Updated horizontal and vertical presses and robots were some of the attractions at the annual conference and technical exhibition of Arburg GmbH in Lossburg, Germany.
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