All Electric & Hybrid Machines
New Runner-Design Concept Boosts Quality & Productivity
Why 'naturally balanced' multi-cavity molds sometimes refuse to fill evenly is a mystery that eluded solution—until now. A simple concept called the MeltFlipper allows molders to increase cavitation and maximize output of quality parts.
Read MoreExtrusion News at NPE 2000
At this year’s NPE, new processes to put wood flour into plastic were virtually everywhere—several even start with undried flour.
Read MoreNew All-Electric Machines Are Faster & Smarter
The new Roboshot i Series electric presses from Fanuc Ltd. in Japan will be introduced here at NPE 2000 by Milacron Fanuc, Batavia, Ohio.
Read MoreAll-Electric Technology Branches Out
Now that all-electric and hybrid-electric machines are really beginning to catch on, machine builders are exploring a variety of approaches to get the most out of servo-drive technology. That means molders will have to work harder to keep up with the new technologies and growing variety of machine designs. This article explores some of the latest innovations and previews others on the horizon.
Read MoreWhy Molders Love All-Electric Machines
All-electric injection presses carry higher price tags, but molders who use them don't seem to care. They say price pales in comparison to the valuable molding advantages they get with electric machines. These first-hand accounts tell why the 'go-electric' movement is spreading.
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