May 2010

Thermoformer Rides The Medical Wave
Mayfield Plastics started in 1972, making patterns for castings used in the machine tool industry. Then it got into building thermoforming tools when it was known as S. Ralph Cross & Sons, Inc., before wisely getting into heavy-gauge thermoforming for medical equipment. Learn more

Injection Molding: Transitioning to An Electric Press. Learn more
Extrusion: Mixing Basics. Learn more
Tooling: Spec’ing A Flat Die. Learn more
Feature: Boost Your Feeding Efficiency. Learn more

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Green Can Make You Green
That's what custom processor Echo Molding of Union, NJ found out. Last year at this time, Echo installed a solar energy system supplied by GeoGenix of Rumson, N.J. Learn more

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Wood on Plastics: Medical Demand Strong Learn more
Resin Buying Strategies: Prices Softening Learn more
Molders’ Hourly Rates: Holding Steady Learn more

Portable desiccant rotor technology cuts drying time in half
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Using And Maintaining Aluminum Molds Learn more Hot Runners Done Right Learn more Cable Maker Makes Fast Changes Learn more

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