Tooling Know-How
How to Prevent Nozzle Tip Leaks, Part 2
Your very costly mold in that very expensive press is relying on the performance of a $20 nozzle tip that no one ever checks, and has a high probability of not doing its job. Stop learning from your mistakes and start learning how not to make them.
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How to Prevent Nozzle Tip Leaks, Part 1
Instead of learning from your mistakes, stop making them in the first place.
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Part 1: The Basics of Tapered Interlocks
Various types of interlocks are available to molders. Here, we discuss the oldest and most common types of interlocks—those with a tapered or angular shutoff.
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What You Should Know About Injection Mold Safety Straps
Every mold should have one in order to be safe and OSHA compliant.
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PART 2 OF 2: Tricks of the Trade on RTOs, RSOs
They have a lot more to offer molders than just shutting off a cavity. Let’s take a closer look.
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Tricks of the Trade on RTOs and RSOs
The more you know about these runner diverters and shutoffs, the more you’ll use them. Here’s how to put them to work in your mold..
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Tooling: Why Ejector Pins Break and How to Prevent It, Part 3
Here we focus on forces, friction, surface finish, and lubrication.
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Tooling: Why Ejector Pins Break And How to Prevent It, Part 2
Here’s the when and how to reduce the unsupported length of pins.
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Tooling: Why Ejector Pins Break...and How to Prevent It, Part 1
In part one of this four-part series, we focus on the molding machine and the ejection system as culprits.
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Tooling: Clamp Pressure & Cavity Land Area, Part 2
What you need to know to prevent flashing and mold damage.
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