Injection Molding
Custom Molders Had Strong 2012
Custom injection molders’ capacity utilization jumped almost 9 percentage points from mid-year to December 2012, hitting an average of 59%, back to the high levels of 2010 and the first half of 2011.
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Advantages of Servo-Driven Hydraulics For Large Injection Machines
As injection molders continue to work to find ways to optimize their processes, energy efficiency continues to be a primary area of concern.
Read MoreSumitomo (SHI ) Demag Opens U.S. Technology Center in Ohio
Facility will be used for customer mold trials, machine demonstrations, technology testing, and hands-on training.
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New Supplier of Pipe Extrusion Equipment
There’s a new company supplying complete extrusion systems for solid-wall pipe production.
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Thermoset Molding Drives DMP’s Growth in Mexico
Dickten Masch using time-tested thermoset processing at Mexico plant to expand presence in automotive.
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Take a Scientific Approach to Troubleshooting
Taking a scientific approach minimizes the 'art' of molding, which is particularly helpful when troubleshooting
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Novel Medical Applications for Copolyesters
One is a surgical instrument that cleans laparoscope lenses in situ during minimally-invasive surgeries—with a handle made of a blend of Eastman’s Ecdel copolyester TPE and its Eastar PETG.
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Larger, All-Purpose, All-Electric Machines Debut from Milacron
As reported in our Keeping Up section last month, Milacron LLC invited Plastics Technology to its Batavia, Ohio, headquarters for an exclusive preview of its new Elektron line of all-electric injection presses ahead of their official debut at Milacron’s open house Apr. 24-25.
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Technology, Creativity, and Fun: The Noble Plastics Recipe
Most people find jobs within companies thatahave an established corporate mission and ´óÏó´«Ã½ culture.
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CMM Investment Promotes Molder’s Growth
Adding new technology allows molder to expand into tighter-tolerance work.
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