Injection Molding
Faster Is Not Always Better—Optimize Your Molding Cycle
It is possible for machines to run too fast, so find the sweet spot where maximum output overlaps with good parts.
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New Cure for the Headaches of In-Mold Labeling/Decorating
New IML/IMD method combines the best aspects of precut label stacks and labels on a roll with none of their drawbacks.
Read MoreSPE announces 2016 SPE foundation scholarship award recipients
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has announced the winners of the 2016 scholarship program administered by SPE Foundation, including 42 scholarships totaling more than $110,000.
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‘Predictive Maintenance’ Is Key to Optimum Machine Utilization
I wrote here recently that this month’s K 2016 show in Dusseldorf (where I and the whole staff of Plastics Technology are headed next week) is evidence that the wave of “Industry 4.0” activity is building toward a crest.
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OEM Sees Predictive Maintenance As Key to Equipment Utilization
Wittmann Battenfeld's new Condition Monitoring System debuted at K 2016.
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Bicycle Saddle Can Be Locally Reinforced From One Shot to the Next
At K 2016, IKV to demonstrate production of a sports bicycle saddle molded from LGF-PP foams bolstered by UD laminates, with visitors able to personalize parts.
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Design With Molding In Mind
Everything that鈥檚 molded has obviously been designed, but not everything that鈥檚 designed can be molded.
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Two-Stage Injection Meets Molder’s Need for High Precision
Fixed screw and plunger with no check ring hold tolerances of millionths of an inch.
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A Molder’s Plea: Let’s Standardize Controllers
P,R,N,D is a standard for any automatic-transmission vehicle, regardless of who makes it. It isn’t so simple when it comes to injection molding machines. From manufacturer to manufacturer you will see little to no continuity in controller layout, icons, or even terminology.
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Moldmaker Branches Out With New Services & Technologies
NyproMold offers new development tooling program and the latest in servo drives, enhanced cooling, and CT scanning.
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