Tooling

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Use Molding Simulation To Avoid Surface-Finish Defects

It’s not just for successful mold filling and cooling. Simulation can help predict and overcome cosmetic defects in molded parts.

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Tooling Know-How

Locating Rings and Platen Damage: Part 2

Selecting the right locating ring and putting it to good use takes careful consideration.

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How to Pick, Remove, and Replace a Nozzle Tip

This small component can cause big problems. Here’s my procedure for picking and replacing yours.

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Testing

Beaumont Tech Buys Material Characterization Business from Autodesk Moldflow

A trainer in mold analysis and supplier of simulation services acquires testing facilities used to obtain materials data needed for accurate simulation.

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Molds & Tooling

Barnes Group to Acquire Gammaflux

Hot-runner controls supplier joins a stable of prominent names in hot-runner, controls, and tooling.

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New Database Documents Advantages Of Rapid Heat/Cool Molding

Enhanced flow and gloss are measured with several different resins.

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Medical

Engel Hosts Tech Symposium, Updates Global Expansion News

At a packaging and medical themed technology symposium at its technical center in California, the Austrian maker of molding machines and automation discussed global investments in its ´óÏó´«Ã½.

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What You Need to Know About Locating Rings: Part 1

Selecting the right locating ring and putting it to good use takes a lot of thought.

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Melt Delivery Systems: Going Against Tradition

When it comes to part design, the importance of a properly designed melt delivery system is often neglected.

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Fully Automatic Mold Change In Under 2 Min

Used in production with large presses.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling