Injection Molding

Special Process Molds Stronger Parts In Very Thick, Near-Net Shapes

Unusual injection process molds very thick parts with unusually high strength.

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Multicomponent

Two-Shot Molding Helps Make Reshoring Cost-Effective

With help from labor-saving technology, a maker of children’s dinnerware finds a ‘Made in USA’ solution to quality & delivery issues.

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Haitian Boosts Machine Assembly in Germany

Injection molding machine manufacturer Haitian International has added a second production hall in Ebermannsdorf, Germany that will double its production space.

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Sheet Extrusion

N.A. Plastics Machinery Shipments On the Rise in Q1

Shipments of primary plastics equipment in the first quarter were up 13.5% from the year-ago quarter.

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The 5 M’s of Molding—Part 4: Machine

Match your mold and material to the press to assure that your process control is not limited by poorly functioning machinery.

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Multicomponent

New Firm to Represent Bole Presses in U.S., Canada

Bole North America to supply injection machines from 60-6800 tons. New series of hybrid two-platen presses coming soon.

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Medical

MGS Discusses Its Acquisition

Privately held since 1982, injection molder and moldmaker MGS Mfg. Group Inc. has a new owner for the first time in its history, and it foresees greater growth thanks to the resources of its private equity acquirer.

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The 5 M’s of Molding—Part 3: Material

You鈥檝e accounted for variability in two other 鈥淢s鈥濃攎old and man鈥攂ut materials in their lot-to-lot differences and handling challenges pose a distinct threat to repeatability.

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Engel’s Auto Event Comes to North America for the First Time

Featuring presentations from WardsAutomotive, Lanxess, Magna, ExxonMobil Chemical, Trexel, and more, the event will also feature multiple machinery demonstrations.

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The Five “Ms” of Molding—Part II: The Mold

A bad mold can cripple a process; learn what areas should be considered as a tool is evaluated and reviewed.

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Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction