Tooling
PCR-Optimized Hot Runner System
Oerlikon HRSflow showcased the special PCR-ready hot runners in two applications—a fruit crate and household compost bin—with the crate molded at K 2022 by Haitian.
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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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How Do You Estimate Cycle Time?
Molders price jobs based on estimated press time, and that is where you can either be very profitable or lose your shirt. But there’s a new, free resource to help you out.
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North American Tooling Spend Forecasted to Reach $8.3 Billion in 2025
Harbour Results’ latest study says current automaker profits will fund an increased number of new vehicle launches in coming years.
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Positioning Wedges for Precision Fixing of Mold Inserts
Hasco’s new Z1855/… positioning wedges allow users to change mold inserts in injection molding tools easily and lock them in place.
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Matrix Tool: Welcome to the Family
In its 50th year, Matrix Tool applies moldmaking and injection molding expertise, plus a long family heritage, to high-precision jobs that many would deem impossible.
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Hot Runners: A View from the Bottom Up
Addressing hot-runner benefits, improvements, and everyday issues from the perspective of decades of experience with probably every brand on the market. Part 1 of 2.
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Tags Offer Digital, Forgery-Proof Product Identification
Hasco’s Mold Tag A5910/… utilizes RFID Tag (Radio Frequency Identification) and enables the digitalization of original standard mold units.
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Addman Acquires Harbec
The metalworking and metal and polymer additive manufacturing collective formed in 2020 has purchased the 45-yr-old injection molder and moldmaker.
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Custom Manufactured Core Pins, Punches, Blades and Sleeves
Precision ground to ±0.000050 in, the components come in lengths up to 14 in with tip diameters as small as 0.002 in.
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