Injection Molding
Molder Gets Into World-Class Shape
Shape Corp.’s Grand Haven, Mich., facility challenges itself and its employees to run leaner, pushing productivity and efficiency to new limits.
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Part 1: How to Properly Size Gates, Runners and Sprues
Get the sprue, runner and gate sizes close to ideal the first time around—without spending a lot of time on extremely complicated formulas.
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Wittmann Battenfeld to Remain Operational During Covid-19 Crisis
Initially facing a forced shutdown, Wittmann Battenfeld—and many of the plastics manufacturers it supplies—were deemed essential and allowed to remain open.
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Facing Partial Shutdown, Tessy Plastics Pays Out $2000 Per Employee
As operations in New York and Pennsylvania are impacted by government enforcement of shutdowns, Tessy issued the checks to nearly 1100 employees.
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Engel Ceases Production at Austrian Plants Following Employee Coronavirus Infections
Following the sixth confirmed case of Covid-19 for its employees in Austria, Engel said it was ceasing production at its manufacturing sites in Austria until April 15.
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California Moldmaker Remains Open During Coronavirus Shelter in Place Order
M.R. Mold & Engineering, after consulting legal counsel, has determined its work is in support of “critical manufacturing”, which is exempt from the edict.
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Coping with Coronavirus: Waiting for Machinery Deliveries?
Probably best to keep in touch with your vendor to learn how it's dealing with the crisis.
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Injection Molding: Mold Mover Made More Ergonomic
RUD’s newest Tool Mover reduced the height of the working surface on the smallest model to 595 mm (about 2 ft).
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Niigata Fills New Regional Sales Manager Role
Gregory Lewis will occupy the new position created after the injection molding machine supplier began direct sales in the U.S. in 2019.
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Canon Molds New Market in Medical Contract Manufacturing
Expanding more into medical product development and contract manufacturing, Canon Virginia finds success in projects that exploit the long-honed expertise of its parent company in areas like printing and imaging with demanding manufacturing requirements.
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