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Scared Straight on Molding Simulation

Molding simulation is such a vital technology today that many molders couldn’t imagine life without it. But as a “consumer” of such a service, you have to know how to carefully critique the simulation results, which can hide a multitude of shortcuts and compromises that threaten their utility.

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Barnes Opens Customer Technology Center in Germany

Located within portfolio company Foboha’s Haslach facility, the center features an Engel injection machine, Foboha tools and leading technology from other Barnes Group businesses, including Synventive, Gammaflux and Priamus.

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Tooling

Fakuma: Metal Powder for Additive Manufacturing, Hot Runner Controls Among Show Intros

Hasco will unveil numerous new developments and additions to existing products, together with user-friendly tools, CAD features and digital services at Fakuma.

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Tooling

Full Line of Hardened Ejector Pins

Suited for molding with high-glass-content resins, Regal’s Thru-Tuff Ejector Pins are made from M-2 high speed steel.

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Tooling Know-How

How to Form a Hole with a Core Pin: Part 2

Prevent wear, flash, and mold damage with these design methods.

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Tooling

Westminster Tool Wins 2021 Leadtime Leader Award

The Plainfield, Conn. moldmaker earned the Moldmaking Technology magazine award, which has been bestowed since 2003 to toolmakers that go above and beyond fast lead times and excel in all aspects of the trade.

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Advanced Technology Empowers Hot Shots Entry

Magor Mold utilized Husky's Ultrashot technology to enable the molding of an ultra-thin PC medical diagnostic array.

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Foam Molding Simulation Gains Better Bubble-Shrinkage Prediction

Microcellular foam molding simulation improves prediction of cell size and distribution in thin sections, core-back processes.

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Heat-Activated Purging Concentrate Cuts Molder's Scrap & Changeover Times

CH3 Solutions increased productivity on its multi-cavity hot runners with new Asaclean Plus Grade concentrate.

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Hot Runners

A Planned Purging Program Can Boost Your Hot-Runner Efficiency

Molders can increase the efficiency of their hot-runner operations if a strategic approach is developed to address the need for required resin and color changes.

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