LIM & LSR Molding
New Machine Range Features Adjustable Clamp for Micromolding
The Boy XS E, successor to the XS series, features servodriven pump drives and different clamp configurations, as well as a special mold holder for optional micromolding operation.
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Semperit Acquires Rico Group
The global maker of specialized polymer products for industrial applications, including hoses and belts, has purchased the Austrian headquartered liquid silicone rubber molder and moldmaker.
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Silicone Elastomer Course Returns
After completely filling the classroom last year, the Silicone Elastomers Technology and Fabrication course returns to Pomona, Calif. Jan. 31-Feb. 3.
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New LSR Cold Deck
Hot runner supplier Mastip used K 2022 to introduce the customized and valve-gated Aquilo liquid silicone rubber (LSR) cold deck.
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Injection Machines Use Novel Two-Stage Molding System
EdeX servohydraulic presses from Taiwan are the first to employ the Inject-EX plasticating system from Md Plastics.
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K 2022: LSR Cell Makes Four Different Lids With Each Cycle
Elmet, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Shin-Etsu and Mettler Toledo collaborated on the cell which molds, weighs and laser marks silicone covers for beverage and food cans.
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Finding a Niche in LSR Tooling
20 years ago, southern California moldmaker M.R. Mold & Engineering pivoted to LSR tooling, giving it a foothold in a challenging but growing market.
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New LSR Cold-Runner Package at K 2022
At K 2022, Mastip showcased its LSR cold-runner package, including a cold deck design for the mold plates, manifold and nozzles.
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LSR Machine and Injection Unit Designed for Low-Shot Volumes
BOY will present its XS machine running an LSR application created in collaboration with the University of Kassel at DKT 2022 (June 27-30; Nuremberg, Germany).
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Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Opens Innovation Center
The plastics and rubber compounder and molder has opened the 9000-ft2 center that’s intended to help speed product development with design, prototyping, testing and production capabilities.
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