Injection Molding

Take a Scientific Approach to Troubleshooting

Taking a scientific approach minimizes the 'art' of molding, which is particularly helpful when troubleshooting

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Novel 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.

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Larger, 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.

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Technology, Creativity, and Fun: The Noble Plastics Recipe

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CMM Investment Promotes Molder’s Growth

Adding new technology allows molder to expand into tighter-tolerance work.

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Screw 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.

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First 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.

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Exclusive: 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.

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More 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.

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Milacron 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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