Injection Molding
December’s Index: 43.6
Mid-size plants expand for fourth month out of five. And compared with one year ago, capital spending plans are up 32%.
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MES Helps Molder Tackle Plant Efficiency
New central computer system dramatically improved operating efficiencies and slashed costs for a molder of tackle boxes and other types of cases.
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INJECTION MOLDING: Improving Barrel-Temperature Measurement and Control
Proper thermocouple placement and contact area are crucial, as is wire maintenance. But remember that barrel temperature and melt temperature are not the same
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Why Blum Went All Tiebarless
One of the first adopters of tiebarless injection machines a quarter-century ago uses them exclusively, both here and in Europe. One reason is their ability to handle oversized molds with awkward projections on smaller presses.
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Making Molding An Absolute ‘Joy’
Mock injection molding plant for Jennifer Lawrence movie was put together by Absolute Machinery Corp. 聽
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Engel to Host Technology Symposium in Southern California
Presentations from market leaders, partner booths and live machine demonstrations on tap in Corona, Calif.
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INJECTION MOLDING: New Electric Press Series Geared for Mid-Sized Molding
Highly spec'ed presses handle bigger, heavier molds for mid-sized automotive and other parts.
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ChemChina to Buy KraussMaffei Group
German plastics machinery maker to remain in place after purchase by China's largest chemical group.
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Happy Birthday to the Reciprocating Screw!
2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the patenting of the reciprocating screw injection molding machine, and there are some who argue little has changed in the technology in the intervening six decades.
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Adaptive Injection Control Aids IML Molding
Getting back on cycle after frequent interruptions for mold cleaning.
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