Injection Molding
Melt Temperature Measurement Technology Acquired
MTMS has acquired all the rights for the patented plastic melt temperature measurement system for injection molding from Schmit Prototypes.
Read MoreIs There a More Accurate Means to Calculate Tonnage?
Molders have long used the projected area of the parts and runner to guesstimate how much tonnage is required to mold a part without flash, but there’s a more precise methodology.
Read MoreCold Deck for LSR Molding
After field testing, validation and refinement with customer feedback, Husky announced the introduction of a cold-deck system for direct gate molding of LSR.
Read MoreLSR Advances in Dispensing, Tooling and Automation
At Fakuma 2023, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s LSR injection molding machines showcased advances from itself and partners Reinhardt-Technik, Rico and Sepro.
Read MoreServo-Driven Sprue Picker
Wittmann says switching to a servodrive for the WX90 sprue picker results in faster movements, more controlled axes and reduced energy consumption.
Read MoreHigher Efficiency and Temperatures in TCUs
At Fakuma, Wittmann’s temperature control unit (TCU) displays featured a prototype Tempro capable of achieving 200°C (392°F) in process temperature and the application of EcoDrive motors.
Read MoreTop Maintenance Tips to Boost Molding Machine Performance
A well-maintained injection molding machine will improve uptime, decrease cycle time and extend the life of the machine.
Read MoreAdaptive, Automatic Process Control for Injection Molding
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag says its activeMeltControl for all new IntElect 2 machines can automatically compensate for shot-weight variations.
Read MoreMolder Opts for Machine Flexibility for Complex Jobs
AE Plast opted for tiebarless multimaterial Engel victory machines as it took on complex parts for the appliance and power tool market, including a 3K housing for Dremel’s rotary tool.
Read MoreWittmann Finds Battery Partner for Direct Current (DC) Molding Machine Concept
Displaying the solar-powered press at Fakuma 2023 following its K 2022 debut, Wittmann announced a development partnership with Innovenergy for DC infrastructure.
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