LIM & LSR Molding
On-Site: A Big Molder’s Technical Engineering Plus a Small Company’s Customer Service
That’s the formula for rapid growth at a new/old firm serving medical, military, and aviation markets.
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INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Presses, Robots & Cell Automation
Everything molders need to compete in markets from automotive to medical was on display in Orlando. Besides a huge number of new machine models, there was emphasis on cell integration and automation.
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CT Scanning Gives Precision Molder X-Ray Vision of Part Quality
It beats other techniques for measuring critical part dimensions, and it provides unique visibility inside parts, nondestructively. One molder’s experience illustrates the benefits.
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Are You a ‘World-Class’ Processor?
Participate in Plastics Technology鈥檚 industry-wide benchmarking survey and you might find out.
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At NPE: Coinjection, LSR/TP Overmolding, PET Preforms & New Two-Platen Presses
There's plenty new at the largest booth at the show.
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At NPE: Nine LSR Materials in One Part
Special technology molds nine colors and durometers in one silicone part.
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INJECTION MOLDING AT NPE: Molding Exhibits Show Off Cell Integration with Multiple Processes & Operations
If you’re interested in lightweight composites, IML, LSR, multi-shot, inmold assembly, barrier coinjection, micromolding, variotherm molding, foams, energy-saving presses, robots, hot runners, and tooling—they’re all here in force.
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Nine “Shots” Plus One Machine Equals a Unique LSR Molding Tech
How'd they mold that? One iPhone case composed of nine distinct LSRs molded on a single machine.
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Overcome Typical Challenges in LSR Molding
Here’s a quick overview of basic mold and machine factors behind common LSR molding headaches and how to avoid them.
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Clearly a Contender
LSR Vies for New Applications in Automotive, Lighting, Healthcare, and More.
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