Injection Molding
Injection Molding: New Automation Approach for Medical Pipette Tips
Hekuma’s fast and flexible new-generation system will be demonstrated at K 2019.
Read MoreHot Runners: System Targets Dust Reduction in PET Preform Molds
MHT and university researchers developed a new hot runner specifically for PET preforms that is said to greatly reduce dust formation and will launch at K 2019.
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Hot Runners: Multi-Tip Nozzle For Vertical Gating, Process Monitoring and LSR Cold Runner
At K 2019, Ewikon will unveil a new nozzle range for vertical multi gating, process monitoring tech and a cold runner for LSR molding.
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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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Understanding—and Using—Decompression to Your Advantage
Decompression—aka suckback—is a very important setting on an injection molding machine. On today’s machines, molders typically get the option to set decompression before and after screw rotation/recovery. Are they using this feature to their advantage?
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PART 2: The Importance of Mold Temperature When Processing Polycarbonate
Don’t be afraid to increase mold temperature to improve part quality when making PC parts. Take a look at a few examples here.
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K 2019 Preview: Injection Molding Goes for the ‘Green’
‘Circular Economy’ joins Industry 4.0 as common themes of injection molding exhibits in Düsseldorf.
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‘Circular Economy’ Will Be Unifying Theme at K 2019 Show
Even injection machine suppliers like Engel will talk about ways their technology can support recycling.
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Automated 3D Printing at Evco: Composites, Cobots, Email and More
Injection molder Evco has long seen the importance of industrial automation for plastics processing. Its latest automation feat? A cobot-tended cell of 3D printers for manufacturing fixtures and customer products unattended.
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Hillenbrand Inc. to Acquire Milacron Holdings
Milacron joins Coperion, Rotex, and other industrial holdings under the Hillenbrand umbrella.
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