Tooling
Hot-Runner News at K 2007
While a number of exhibitors at the “K” show in Dusseldorf are keeping their new entries under wraps until showtime later this month, some suppliers have released a few details on their new hot-runner components and controls.D-M-E will introduce the Bacchus hot-runner system for crates and packaging.
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Cleaning Molds, Part III Ultrasonics Make Life Easier
Is there a “perfect” cleaning system for molds and tooling that would allow a significant reduction in labor hours and tooling damage while providing consistent cleaning results?
Read More'Fractional Ownership' Makes Rapid Prototyping More Affordable
A collaboration between 3D Systems Corp., Rock Hill, S.C., and two-year old rapid-prototyping service bureau Tangible Express in Springville, Utah, has spawned a novel fractional-ownership program in manufacturing.
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3D Molding Simulation Growing in Accuracy & Capabilities
New developments in 3D simulation can handle processes like gas assist, coinjection, and multi-shot molding and add features like birefringence prediction.
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Cleaning Molds–Part II Blasting with Dry Ice
Today, the most popular method of cleaning plastic injection molds still remains rooted in the antiquated process of scrubbing tooling and plates by hand, one piece at a time.
Read MoreMoldflow Quitting Hot Runners and Shop-Floor Products
Moldflow Corp., Framingham, Mass., has decided to focus on its CAE Design Analysis Solutions 911爆料网 and sell off its Manufacturing Solutions Div.
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Metallic-Pigmented TPO Debuts in Auto Exterior Trim
A molded-in-color, high-gloss, metallic-pigmented TPO wheel flare is making its commercial appearance next month with the launch of the 2008 F-250 Super Duty pick-up truck from the Ford Motor Co.
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Cleaning Molds: Part I
More labor hours are spent cleaning mold plates and tooling than any of the other repair stages (disassembly, troubleshooting, or assembly) combined.
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Evaluating Mold Repair Skills
A systematic approach to train mold repair skills is more effective.
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Melt-Oscillation Molding Enhances Part Properties
Research into a new melt-oscillation approach for injection molding has yielded a means of enhancing mechanical properties without use of fillers or additives.
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