Injection Molding

Multicomponent

Injection Molding: Wittmann’s U.S. Debut of Two Machines, New Robots & Auxiliaries at NPE

A high-speed packaging machine, two-shot micromolder, and new high-end and economical robots, plus several new auxiliaries bow in at NPE.

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Micromolding

Injection Molding: At NPE, U.S. Debut of Arburg’s Largest Machine Yet in a Brand-New Design

Besides a brand-new machine design, Arburg will present cells molding automotive composites, medical, LSR, and packaging applications, as well as Industry 4.0 multiprocess integration and Freeformer 3D printing.

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Automotive

Injection Molding: LSR Auto Cavity Balancing, New Decorating Process & High-Speed Cap Molding at Engel’s NPE Exhibit

Engel’s 9 machine cells at NPE2018 cover medical, packaging, automotive, telectronics, and technical injection molding.

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Packaging

Injection Molding: Controlled Production Shutdown For PET Preform Molding

Netstal machine uses stored braking energy to maintain power during brief outages and allow controlled shutdown without short shots.

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NPE

Injection Molding: All-Electric Two-Stage Machine Debuts at NPE2018

All-electric Sodick V-Line injection molding press of 100 tons is a first for Plustech.

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Multicomponent

TOOLING: New Developments in Tooling For In-Mold Assembly

Multiple rotating plates index in and out of the mold to produce parts with up to six materials.

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Automotive

Chinaplas Debut for Unusual Approach To Injection Molding Thick Lenses

Engel molds thick, complex automotive lens in three layers on two injection molding machines.

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Automotive Molder Finds More Floorspace with “L”-Mount Robots

Midwest Molding finds room to expand capacity with space-saving robot mounting arrangement.

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Multicomponent

Milacron Broadens Kortec Co-Injection Offering

Now there’s a way to take advantage of Milacron’s Kortec co-injection technology using your standard injection machine.

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NPE

Keeping The Heat on The Barrel

Noncontact radiant heaters embedded in ceramic-fiber insulation save energy and keep heat from being lost into the plant environment.

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