Simulating Two-Shot Molding: How Does the First Shot Affect Overall Part Warpage?
Moldex3D simulation can integrate analysis of the first-shot temperature, pressure, and fiber orientation into warpage analysis of the second shot.
Multi-Component Molding Options Added to Machine Line
Haitian’s Zhafir Multi multi-component molding machines or add-on injection units give molders more 2K options.
Freudenberg Medical Adds Six Machines
The Arburg, Wittmann Battenfeld and Toyo machines installed in Baldwin Park, Calif. support component production for in-vitro diagnostic test kits.
Covid-19 Test Swab Production Cell Introduced
Cell includes a mold, molding machine and robot with the ability to create 320 test swabs per minute and 460,000 test swabs per day.
Overmolding Overhaul
An articulating mold and versatile auxiliary injection unit helped this molder rethink its tried-and-true approach to insert molding.
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Two-Shot Molding and Tool Design
There are a few variations of the two-shot molding process, and each has implications for tool design.
Pay Attention to Heat Transfer
Money will be lost if cooling is not done right.
Injection Molding: Faster, Smarter, More Efficient Machines Tackle Sustainable Molding at K 2019
Blazing speed plus shrinking energy consumption supported the “green” theme at the big show. Smarter controls and growing connectivity were another key focus.
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A Clearer View of Kortec's Co-injection Technology
Two decades after it was created and five years since it joined up with Milacron and its Mold-Masters brand, Kortec’s co-injection technology can yet provoke misunderstanding among processors.
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Injection Molding: Three New Machine Lines and a Debut in Robots
Yizumi-HPM debuts new all-electric, servohydraulic and two-platen lines, as well as a series of Cartesian robots.
Super-Compact Auxiliary Injection And Intrusion Units
Unusually compact secondary injectors outfit standard presses for multicomponent and sandwich molding.
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Injection Molding: Upgraded Servohydraulic Line & Two-Shot Electrics Debut at Fakuma
Absolute Haitian debuts Mars IIS, Zeres Multi Series.
Unique Shoe-Lacing System Features PC Overmolded with Soft-Touch TPE
Rotary dial of patented Freelock wire closure system allows wearer to dial in comfort.
Small Machines with Big Technology Portfolio
Boy Machines is demonstrating more technology “bang for the buck.”
K 2019 Preview: Injection Molding Goes for the ‘Green’
‘Circular Economy’ joins Industry 4.0 as common themes of injection molding exhibits in Düsseldorf.
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At the Arburg Exhibit, ‘Seeing Is Believing’
Arburg is showing the breadth of its products, its expertise as a solutions provider, and the depth of its local support for U.S. customers.
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Barrier PET Containers Highlighted at Husky Booth
Husky’s Multi-Layer Experience Center will be a highlight of its booth.
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Milacron Is ‘Going Big’ at NPE2018
Milacron is emphasizing large-tonnage injection presses, enhanced customer service to maximize their uptime, and speed—both speedy delivery of parts and suppies, and products that speed up production for their customers.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Multicomponent Injection and Blow Molding Demos
Multicolor and multimaterial molding includes composites, LSR, and even barrier preforms and bottles at this show.
Injection Molding at NPE2018: A Showplace for the ‘Smart Factory’
In Orlando, you’ll glimpse the future, and it’s automated and interconnected. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways for plants of all sizes to get in on these trends.