Injection Molding

Mold Simulation

FEA Software Predicts Material Response to Repeated Snap Fits

Improved finite-element modeling accounts for viscoelastic response to multiple stress-strain cycles.

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BMW Ups Its Stake in Composites

BMW installs huge vertical press for thermoset HP-RTM.

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Custom Molding Hourly Rates—It’s Up to You Now

  Are you as eager as I am to see average machine-hour rates for custom injection molding, broken out by machine size, region of the country, and with or without operator or profit included?

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Former Hoover vacuum injection molding plant on the block

Why did the 鈥淟argest Injection Molding Manufacturing Plant West of the Mississippi鈥 wind up on the auction block?

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Mold Simulation

TOOLING: Mold Simulation Software Gains Speed & New Functionality

Enhancements in simulating conformal cooling, hot runners, MuCell foaming, shrink/warp, and fiber reinforcements.

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Additives

Novel Tooling and Materials Highlight Thermoplastic Composite Advances

Conference showcases new developments in equipment and materials for more efficient production of automotive thermoplastic composites parts.

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Automation

Machinery & Robot Developments at Wittmann Battenfeld

Open house celebrates expanded U.S. headquarters & showcases innovations.

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How to Avoid Problems When Using Commercial Purging Compounds

The best approach is to implement and standardize a three-step program to ensure you are purging in the best and most cost-effective manner possible.

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best practices

MEDICAL MOLDING: Configure Your Molding Machine Into a ‘Clean Room’

You can meet the stringent requirements of the medical market without having to invest in a full-blown production clean room.

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Want a Look at Custom Injection Hourly Rates?

The midyear report still needs some more of your responses.

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Process Cooling
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