Injection Molding
Take a Scientific Approach to Troubleshooting
Taking a scientific approach minimizes the 'art' of molding, which is particularly helpful when troubleshooting
Read MoreNovel Medical Applications for Copolyesters
One is a surgical instrument that cleans laparoscope lenses in situ during minimally-invasive surgeries鈥攚ith a handle made of a blend of Eastman鈥檚 Ecdel copolyester TPE and its Eastar PETG.
Read MoreLarger, All-Purpose, All-Electric Machines Debut from Milacron
As reported in our Keeping Up section last month, Milacron LLC invited Plastics Technology to its Batavia, Ohio, headquarters for an exclusive preview of its new Elektron line of all-electric injection presses ahead of their official debut at Milacron鈥檚 open house Apr. 24-25.
Read MoreTechnology, Creativity, and Fun: The Noble Plastics Recipe
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Read MoreCMM Investment Promotes Molder’s Growth
Adding new technology allows molder to expand into tighter-tolerance work.
Read MoreScrew Decompress Before Screw Rotate
Thoughtfully determining when to start screw rotation to build the charge for the next shot can reduce the wear and tear on the screw tip, check valve, and screw motor.
Read MoreFirst Two-Cavity Injection Molded Fenders Made with Noryl GTX
The 2012 Outlander Sports crossover from Mitsubishi Motor Corp. features what is reportedly the industry’s first two-cavity injection molded fenders.
Read MoreExclusive: Milacron Launches New All-Electric Press Series
At press time last month, Milacron LLC, Batavia, Ohio, gave Plastics Technology an advance look at a line of all-electric machines being launched globally this month.
Read MoreMore Gloss, Fewer Weld Lines With Variothermal Molding
A higher mold surface temperature during filling is required to achieve high-gloss surfaces or perfectly replicated microstructures and nanostructures, as well as erasing ugly weld lines. Instrumented tests quantify the results achieved by this process.
Read MoreMilacron Buys Mold-Masters; Nypro Has a New Owner, Too
Two of the industry’s biggest names changed hands last month as mergers and acquisitions continue to grab headlines in plastics.
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