Injection Molding
Molder’s Message to Foreign Competitors: ‘Bring It On!’
An inspired combination of automation, ISO certification, use of certified resins, and strict adherence to a rigorous set of time-honed manufacturing standards are among the chief factors giving the Rodon Group, a 54-year-old custom molding operation in Hatfield, Pa., the confidence to boast that it can beat the pants off of Chinese part pricing, and Mexican pricing, too.And it’s not an idle boast.
Read MoreGood Reasons to Make a Short Shot, and How to Do It Right
Making a proper short shot is an important aspect of practicing “scientific molding.” Upon startup of almost any mold, the first step is to make a short shot.
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Injection Molding Know-How: The ABCs of Delta P: Setting the First-Stage Pressure Limit
Here’s another trick of the trade that will make your life easier.
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Multi-Shot Tooling Approaches Eliminate Part Welding
Three new multi-shot tooling concepts that involve stationary cavities and indexing cores use injection overmolding to eliminate post-mold welding operations and improve part quality and productivity while reducing scrap.
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'Do-It-All' Approach Keys One Processor's Growth
What shape will the successful North American plastics processing operation take as we move through the next decade?
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Why Aluminum Tooling Makes Sense for High-Volume Automotive Parts
There’s increasing interest in the benefits of aluminum tooling for higher volume injection molded applications, especially in automotive.
Read MoreMold Design Software Gets an Upgrade
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Next month, Missler Software in France will release its newest mold-design and machining software, TopSolid Mold 2010.
Read MoreColloidal Silica Cuts Cycle Times in Molding Engineering Plastics
A year ago, we reported research showing that very small amounts of ultra-fine silica can reduce injection molding cycle times 20% to 30% in PP, nylons, PBT, and ABS (see Learn More). These results have since been confirmed in numerous commercial applications, according to Dr.
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New Presses at Fakuma Show Focus on Energy & Performance
Beltless direct-drive electric machines and upgraded electric/hydraulic hybrids were introduced at the 20th Fakuma trade exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany, last month.
Read MoreInjection Molding Know-How: Drying Tips: A Dozen Details You Should Know
Drying is complicated.
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