Injection Molding
Starting or Restarting an Injection Molding Machine — What Works Best?
Successfully starting or restarting an injection molding machine is less about ticking boxes on a rote checklist and more about individually assessing each processing scenario and its unique variables.
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What to Look for in High-Speed Automation for Pipette Production
Automation is a must-have for molders of pipettes. Make sure your supplier provides assurances of throughput and output, manpower utilization, floor space consumption and payback period.
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High-Temperature Purging Compound for Injection Molding
Slide Products’ Hi-Temp Purge Compound boasts superior performance with purging of most engineered grade resins.
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Get Better at Using Foam for Your Molded Parts
Machine performance and process speeds are critical when using foam to reduce part weight while retaining part integrity.
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NASA Uses Polyimide to Study Insulation of Electric Engines in Aerospace
NASA’s use of Aurum PI showed properties that make it a candidate for electrical wiring for future aerospace transportation.
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Running Hot: Solutions for High-Temperature Injection Molding Cells
Here are some best practices for setting up and maintaining high-temperature injection molding processes, including sourcing and maintaining suitable water- and oil-circulating systems.
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Home In on These Six Variables to Monitor Molding
There are hundreds of variables in molding, but focusing on these six will help you make consistent parts.
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Extrusion Technology Extended to Injection, Enabling Up to 100% Regrind Usage
Twin-barrel (shot-pot) press can handle more regrind, offers other benefits to molders.
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Nolan Strall to Step Down as President of KraussMaffei in the US
Brett Greenhalgh will take over for Strall as the leader of KraussMaffei Corp. in America effective Sept. 1.
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Injection Molding: Focus on these Seven Areas to Set a Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Performing fundamental maintenance inspections frequently assures press longevity and process stability. Here’s a checklist to help you stay on top of seven key systems.
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