Injection Molding
EVCO Plastics Gears Up To Mold Coronavirus Test Kits
The firm has added shifts, reassigned people and injection machines—and is buying new ones—in a crash program to mold and assemble COVID-19 test kits.
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Fast, Simple, Low-Cost Method Unveils ‘True’ Melt Temperature
Long a mystery to injection molders, actual temperature of melt entering the mold is said to be revealed by an easy procedure that is repeatable and takes less than a minute.
Read MoreBest Practices in Processing with Recycled Material
Inside: What brand owners are planning, and how processors ahead of the curve have already responded.
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Building a Better Buffer: Conveyor Tech at the Core of Lights-Out Molding Cell
An automatic climbing wall inspired the conveying technology at the heart of a lights-out two-machine molding cell churning out fully inspected and assembled automotive oil-filter drains.
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Plastic Molds for Chocolate “Molding” Formed From Aluminum Molds
Micelli Mold Co., one of a handful of chocolate mold makers globally, became one of Chinese injection molding machine maker Bole’s first U.S. customers, using its presses to mold polycarbonate chocolate molds in Long Island.
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Garner Industries Adds Injection Molding Machine
The Nebraska-based customer manufacturer added a 400-ton Toyo press, its second new machine addition of 2020.
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Tooling: How to Properly Size, Gates, Runners and Sprues, Part 3
Get the sprue, runner and gate sizes close to ideal the first time around.
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Performance Plastics’ Secrets to Seamless Mold Transfers
Half of this Ohio-based molder’s client base started with a mold transfer. The firm shares the secrets of its success here.
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How Graham Packaging Counters PCR Supply/Demand Squeeze
Customers want more PCR—including food grade—than recyclers can supply. Solutions involve efforts to educate customers, employees, and the community at large. New technologies also offer hope.
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Injection Molding: RJG Adds Virtual Training, Consultation
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, RJG has launched online interactive training, free live webinars and personalized remote consultation services.
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