Tooling

Multicomponent

Molder & Moldmaker Embraces Minimalist Tooling Philosophy

RenyMed’s niche consists of projects where it can offer not only molding, but help in designing and making the unique, compact, modular tools that are a company specialty.

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Block Cavities and Keep Molding

It goes against conventional wisdom, but molding with blocked cavities can be done while maintaining quality with the help of appropriate in-cavity sensors and process-control software.

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Locating Rings, Platen Damage, and the Center of Gravity: Part 3

Selecting the right locating ring and putting it to good use takes careful consideration.

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Mold Simulation

RJG Introduces Low-Cost Part Design Analysis

New service provides quick and affordable analysis early in the design phase.

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The Next Game-Changing Technology in Tools and Dies

The first conformal-cooled tools entered the European market 25 years ago; a new conference aims to determine what the next 25 years could hold.

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Use Molding Simulation To Avoid Surface-Finish Defects

It’s not just for successful mold filling and cooling. Simulation can help predict and overcome cosmetic defects in molded parts.

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Tooling Know-How

Locating Rings and Platen Damage: Part 2

Selecting the right locating ring and putting it to good use takes careful consideration.

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How to Pick, Remove, and Replace a Nozzle Tip

This small component can cause big problems. Here’s my procedure for picking and replacing yours.

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Testing

Beaumont Tech Buys Material Characterization Business from Autodesk Moldflow

A trainer in mold analysis and supplier of simulation services acquires testing facilities used to obtain materials data needed for accurate simulation.

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Hot Runners

Barnes Group to Acquire Gammaflux

Hot-runner controls supplier joins a stable of prominent names in hot-runner, controls, and tooling.

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Blending & Dosing