Injection Molding

Manifold Blocks for Flexible Cooling Circuits

Hasco’s Z920/... manifold blocks create a centralized inflow/outflow location that enables the use of shorter hoses in mold heating/cooling systems.

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Fakuma 2023: More Details on New Machine Line

Wittmann Battenfeld has released more details on the new EcoPower B8X debuting at Fakuma (October 17-21; Friedrichshafen, Germany), which it previously announced.

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KraussMaffei and NIAR Propel Injection Molded Thermoplastic Composites

The maker of plastics processing equipment has placed a machine and an injection molding expert in NIAR’s ATLAS lab in Wichita, Kansas, to help molding, composites and aerospace take off. 

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How to Design Three-Plate Molds, Part 1

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs, and keep the customer happy.  

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Kurz Opens New Plant in Vietnam

The maker of decorative thin films invested 37 million euros in the new 60,000-m2 plant in Quy Nh啤n, which joins regional production facilities in China and Malaysia.

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Fakuma 2023: New Hybrid Machine Launches

Arburg will expand its newly launched hybrid Hidrive series in Friedrichshafen with a 150-ton Allrounder 520 H.

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Hot Runners

Hot Runners: How to Maintain Heaters, Thermocouples, and Controls

I conclude this three-part examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runners by focusing on heaters, thermocouples, and controls. Part 3 of 3.

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Fakuma 2023: App Helps Molders Find Spare Parts

Engel's part finder app works on smart devices to help molders identify and order spare parts for their molding machines. 

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Injection Compression Molding as Alternative to Thermoforming

Arburg will show its all-electric Allrounder 720 A press utilizing injection compression molding to create thin-wall IML cups from PP.

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Fakuma 2023: Boy to Showcase DC-Powered Press

The German injection molding machine maker will display a BOY 35 E supplied by a DC network in support of direct, renewable energy powering of presses.

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Plastics Size Reduction