Tooling
Reduce Hot-Runner Downtime With Proper Troubleshooting
Solve your problem faster by adopting a systematic approach. Here’s how to get going.
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B&B Molders Sticks to Its Core— Core Values & Core Competencies
To compete in today’s market, you need good technology, but you also need to know what you stand for and what you’re good at.
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What Processors Are Doing To Bridge the Skills Gap
Seasoned technicians are leaving, and replacing them with youngsters is a challenge. But some processors have taken dramatic initiatives to change how young people think about manufacturing and are bringing the next generation into the fold.
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INJECTION MOLDING: The Importance of Nominal Wall For Lightweighting Molded Parts
Establishing a nominal wall is one of the most important decisions an engineer makes when designing parts. Understanding how design changes will impact the manufacturing process is critical to ensure the part performs as expected.
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FEA Software Predicts Material Response to Repeated Snap Fits
Improved finite-element modeling accounts for viscoelastic response to multiple stress-strain cycles.
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TOOLING: Mold Simulation Software Gains Speed & New Functionality
Enhancements in simulating conformal cooling, hot runners, MuCell foaming, shrink/warp, and fiber reinforcements.
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Novel Tooling and Materials Highlight Thermoplastic Composite Advances
Conference showcases new developments in equipment and materials for more efficient production of automotive thermoplastic composites parts.
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How to Avoid Problems When Using Commercial Purging Compounds
The best approach is to implement and standardize a three-step program to ensure you are purging in the best and most cost-effective manner possible.
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Mold-Heating/Cooling Technology Keeps Cosmetic Parts Looking ‘Hot’
New rapid mold-temperature control technology allows molder to eliminate cosmetic defects like knit lines or sink marks in parts that require a glossy finish or feature texturing.
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