Tooling
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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Tooling: Latch Lock for 3-Plate Molds
An alternative to round- or flat-latch models, this new lock’s simple mechanical function results in a compact design and reduced installation machining.
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Injection Molding: Simulation Factors in Material Compression and Machine Response During Injection
Moldex3D version R17 increases prediction of filling speeds and pressures.
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Bigger, Faster, Lower-Cost Robots at K 2019
Three, four, five and six axes; high speed and high payload capacities; low-cost models; and collaborative robots made news at K. There were also QMC systems and AGVs.
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K 2019 Report: More Control, Faster Ordering for Molds, Hot Runners
Online monitoring of existing systems and configuration and ordering of new molds were featured at K 2019, as were numerous advances in valve-gate controls.
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Injection Molding: Magnetized Elevation Pads Simplify Support of Molds & Machinery
Rhino Feet from Molders Choice support up to 7000 lb and have a molded-in magnet to stick to ferrous surfaces.
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Cart & Pump/Filter System Mobilize Cooling-Passage Cleaning
iD Additives Inc., LaGrange, Ill., is featuring its new iD Eco-Pro 360 Cart with an integrated pump/filter system at PLASTEC West.
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Hot Runners: Two New Control Related Products
Compact operating and display unit and power controller for precise switching of resistive loads launched.
Read MoreBig Shoulders Capital Acquires Assets of DRS Industries
The Northbrook, Ill. based private equity firm, Big Shoulders Capital has acquired the 35-yr-old custom molder and moldmaker, which specializes in aluminum tooling.
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Technical and Financial Advantages of Aluminum Tooling Vs. Steel Tooling
When OEMs and their key Tier suppliers begin to take a look at new ways to take costs out of their operations, will you be ready when the suggestion comes along for an aluminum tool?
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