Injection Molding
Cycle Time: Science vs. Rules of Thumb, Part 1
What temperature must the polymer reach so the part can be ejected from the mold? Here, more than for any other variable, ‘rules of thumb’ unfortunately prevail.
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Giant Electric Presses Are Key To Productivity Gains at Subaru
Car builder reaps cycle-time improvements and other benefits with large electric presses.
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Three Straight Years of Record Results for Arburg
Arburg marked a third straight year of record turnover with growing contributions from Asia, as well as its newer large-tonnage and all-electric machine offerings.
Read MoreEngel Nears Completion of Capacity Expansion in Shanghai
As the company marks 10 years of large press production in Shanghai, it closes in on an expansion that will greatly expand capacity and max out the available land space.
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VIDEO: Liquidmetal and Plastics Molding
Beyond a process curiosity, Liquidmetal's technology could provide plastics molders a path to metal parts production.
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Put Out the Production Fire Once and For All
Plastics production rides a fine line when the goals of low scrap, high yields and sustainable, repeatable systems are being developed.
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How Can UK Mfg. Respond to the Triggering of Brexit, Article 50?
With Article 50 now activated, Brexit isn’t something that may happen, it’s here and we now rely on the U.K. Government and economists to get the best deals for Britain.
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Female-Led Injection Molder Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise Council
Imlay City Molded Products is one of the few female-owned and/or operated plastics molding companies.
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New Process & Material Permits Big Weight Savings on Foamed Parts
New firm develops technology that offers weight reductions up to 65% for large injection molded polyolefin parts.
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Molder & Moldmaker Embraces Minimalist Tooling Philosophy
RenyMed’s niche consists of projects where it can offer not only molding, but help in designing and making the unique, compact, modular tools that are a company specialty.
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