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All Electric & Hybrid Machines

All Electric & Hybrid Machines 1 Sep 2004

New Process Combinations Extend Injection Molding's Capabilities

A new tooling and process concept that seeks better control over multi-cavity molding, and another that achieves new capabilities with novel blends of multiple process technologies were themes presented in papers at the 22nd Colloquium held by the Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Aachen, Germany.

Resin Conveying 1 Aug 2004

All-Electric, Automated and Super-Efficient

The goal was to handle more different parts and materials and higher production volumes with fewer people and less inventory and floor space than any other plant in the company.

All Electric & Hybrid Machines 1 Aug 2004

3D Printers Lead Growth of Rapid Prototyping

Bringing rapid prototyping capabilities in-house is becoming a reality for many plastics manufacturers, thanks to more affordable, faster, and easy-to-use 3D printers.

Barrier Blow Molding 1 Jul 2004

Flambeau Finds the Right Balance of Custom & Proprietary Molding

Flambeau Corp.'s most famous product is the Duncan yo-yo.

All Electric & Hybrid Machines 1 Jun 2004

All-Electric and Hybrid Presses Hum at Osaka Plastics Show

The latest developments in all-electric and hybrid injection molding machines from several Japanese OEMs made their debut at Platex Osaka, a triennial show held in April in Osaka, Japan.

Multicomponent 1 May 2004

Structural Plastics: Exploring Ways to Make Molds and Parts Faster

New approaches to rapid tooling, rapid prototyping, and gas assist were highlights of the SPI Structural Plastics Conference. It also showed off several eye-opening molded parts.

nanocomposites 1 May 2004

Recycled PET/PE Alloys Show Promise In Monofilament, Pallets, Pipe

Alloys of polyethylene and recycled PET were the highlight of the annual SPE Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC) in Detroit in February.

Stretch Blow Molding 1 Apr 2004

Blow Molding Simulation: Ready for Prime Time?

Efforts have been made to simulate the extrusion blow molding process for at least a decade, but actual use has been slow to take hold.

All Electric & Hybrid Machines 1 Apr 2004

Lightweight TP Composite Takes the Driver's Seat

A lightweight version of Azdel glass-reinforced polypropylene sheet is gaining ground in a host of new automotive applications.

Postprocessing 1 Apr 2004

In-Mold Labeling: Electrostatics Are the Way to Go

Applying a static charge to hold the label in the injection mold eliminates the need for vacuum ports that addsignificantly to the cost of making and maintaining the tool.