Injection Molding
NPE News Wrap-up: Resin Dryers
At least 16 companies introduced new dryers at the big show in Chicago. The new models span a range of drying technologies, but most sport features that save space and cost and make the dryers simpler and more reliable.
Read MoreInjection Molding: Time Now for a Safety Review
For months many of us have been consumed with the Gulf oil pipeline blowout.
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Injection Molding: The Basics of Machine Evaluation, Part III
In the last two issues, we started defining some basic tests to ensure your injection molding machine is working properly.
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Sun Power, Technology Focus: Listen to the Echo
If you’re walking around your plant one day and hear an echo, you might want to listen closely.
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New Presses, Robots & Process Tech To Debut at K 2010 Fair
The exhibit of Engel Austria at October’s K 2010 fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, will host a wide range of product introductions, ranging from new machines for caps/closures and micromolding to a new model of small electric press, a new generation of beam robots, and developing process technologies for polyurethane skin coating, machine-integrated mold-temperature control, multi-shot optical molding, and all-plastic “hybrid” composites.
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The Basics of Machine Evaluation, Part II
Last month we started defining some basic tests to ensure your injection molding machine is working properly.
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Injection Molding at NPE 2003
Show goers will see an electric injection machine in nearly every press maker’s booth this year, and electric/hydraulic hybrids in several.
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Gas Assist Works for Thermosets and Smaller Parts, Too
The first gas-assist injection molding process for thermosets, and the use of gas assist for molding smaller parts were two new areas explored in papers presented at the 13th International Molding Conference and Exhibit held in February in New Orleans.
Read MoreRates Dipping
A 1.5% average drop in machine-hour rates in the fourth quarter of 2002 was reported by 183 custom injection molders responding to our latest semi-annual survey.
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International Manufacturing Alliances Expand Processors' Reach
Processors looking to expand their 大象传媒 overseas or across the border into Mexico have several alternatives.
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