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Bigger, Faster, Lower-Cost Robots at K 2019
Three, four, five and six axes; high speed and high payload capacities; low-cost models; and collaborative robots made news at K. There were also QMC systems and AGVs.
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Custom Molder’s Strategic Edge: Top-Class Metrology Services
Molding good parts is not enough. Better and faster metrology services for tool qualification and process validation make the difference for Octex Group.
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New Downstream System For Inline Cutting, Curing of TPU Tubing
Novatec will debut an altogether new approach for processing tacky, hard-to-cut thermoplastic polyurethane tubes at next month’s Plastec West show.
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Additive Manufacturing Continues Its Push Toward Production Floor
Suppliers unveil new material grades at K 2019 as 3D printing applications advance.
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Cut Operating Costs—and Headaches with the Right Hydraulic Oil
A big automotive molder found that switching hydraulic oils had a major impact on downtime, maintenance, and energy efficiency.
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Tension-Indicating ‘Smart’ Bolts Make Mold Mounting Safer, More Efficient
No more guessing about whether mold-mounting bolts are tightened properly, with an alternative to unreliable torque measurements.
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Structural Foam Goes Vertical—Again!
A new generation of vertical presses takes structural foam back to its origins—but with a big shot of new enhancements.
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Molder Adopts ‘Semi-Smart’ Automation
R&D Plastics finds new and more sophisticated ways to use robots.
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Molder’s Philosophy of ‘Giving Back’ Helps Attract New Employees
R&D Plastics participates in numerous programs to further plastics education with local universities and high schools. This effort breeds good community relations and helps attract new employees.
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Faster Barrel Heating Makes for Speedier Startups
Swapping out OEM ceramic heater bands with special insulated TCS (Thermal Control Solution) heater bands saves California molder time and energy.
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