Injection Molding
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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Sustainable Injection Molding: Amcor and the Big Picture
How the world’s biggest producer of PET packaging measures the environmental footprint of its operation.
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Coping with Weak Weld Lines
Weld lines cause significant reject rates and are a common problem that all molders face.
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That’s One Complex Molding Job!
Under the hood of the 2012 Nissan Altima is a water outlet assembly that looks like an injection molder’s nightmare.
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Two-Shot PC Glazing/Spoiler Combo in New Fiat Car
The new Fiat MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) has what are said to be the first fixed rear side windows in the U.S. to use two-shot injection-compression molding, which allows for the seamless integration of an aerodynamic spoiler.
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SIPA Partners with Athena Automation on PET Preform Molding Systems
Athena Automation, a company founded by Robert Schad (founder and former majority owner of Husky Injection Molding Systems), has formed a partnership with SIPA of Italy to supply injection molding systems for PET preforms.
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Troubleshooting Mold Temperature Control
Mold-temperature control is just one of many process elements that can affect the quality of an injection molded part.
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Molders Go ‘Rapid’ for Prototyping and Manufacturing
Three forward-thinking custom molders have taken steps to streamline their manufacturing, expand new product development, and add to their customer base—and all in a more cost-effective manner than ever before.
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Moldmaker Explores New LSR Molding Technologies
Can liquid silicone rubber (LSR ) be overmolded onto polypropylene?
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New Drying Technology Helps Moldmaker Get Back to Molding
System solves quality problem that had hamstrung previous molder.
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