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Tooling Advances Highlighted At Molding 2013 Conference
Molds and tooling were a big topic at the Molding 2013 Conference in New Orleans this January. More (+)

Two-Shot PC Glazing/Spoiler Combo in New Fiat Car
The new Fiat MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), already launched in Europe and set to debut here early in 2013, has what are said to be the first fixed rear side windows in the U.S. to use two-shot injection-compression molding, which allows for the seamless integration of an aerodynamic spoiler. More (+)

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Moldmaker Explores New LSR Molding Technologies
1/29/2013Plastics Technology

Can liquid silicone rubber (LSR ) be overmolded onto polypropylene?

Learn About Tools & Strategies for Molding Productivity & Competitiveness
10/1/2012Plastics Technology

The Molding 2013 Conference next Jan. 21-23 in New Orleans will present a wealth of first-hand testimony from injection molders about proven ways to add value, cut costs, grow your business, and profit from sustainable manufacturing.

New Machines & Processes for Medical, Automotive, Packaging, Electronics
8/27/2012Plastics Technology

Engel’s technical symposium in June attracted 2700 visitors from 35 countries to two days of technical presentations and 18 injection molding exhibits at the company’s plant in St.

Automotive Molders Add Big Multi-Material Presses
7/31/2012Plastics Technology

Two companies of the Automotive Components Div. of The Windsor Mold Group, Windsor, Ont., recently commissioned several 2200-ton multi-component injection machines from Engel Machinery Inc., York, Pa.

Rogan Corp. Is an Old Hand At Exploring New Frontiers in Plastics
5/31/2012Plastics Technology

the 78-year history of the Rogan Corp. is full of twists and turns. But one consistent theme stands out—an adventurous and inventive spirit that has put Rogan on the leading edge of a number of important trends in plastics—and even on the frontiers of space exploration.

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Multi-Component Molding

In multi-component molding resins with different properties are combined to a single part to improve aesthetics or functionality. Two-shot molding, co-injection, and hard-soft combinations of thermoplastics are all variations of multi-component molding.

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