Molds & Tooling
Mold, Hot Runner, Digitization and Process Monitoring at K 2022
The Barnes Group’s Molding Solutions division companies will highlight new mold and hot runner technologies at its own booth and at several machinery partners during K 2022.
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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help, not Hinder, Injection Moldability of New Designs
Four cost drivers—design for moldability, mold-base size, internal componentry, polish/custom finishing—dictate the financial and processing success of a molded part design. Learn how 3D printing can assist this process, while also understanding its potential pitfalls.
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Stainless Steel Range of Cooling Components Extended
Hasco says the expansion helps meet the growing demand for mold cooling applications in the medical and cleanroom fields.
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Cold Jet Builds New Cincinnati Headquarters
Cold Jet is consolidating two Cincinnati-area facilities into one location.
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Faster, Fail-Safe Mold Changes with Multicoupling Hose System
Wirthwein Medical cut mold setup times in half, thanks to Hasco’s new multicoupling system for cooling lines.
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High-Performance Universal Lubricant
Nanoplas says MIN-LUBE high-performance grease is designed for severe environments, as well as food and pharmaceutical related spaces.
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50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting
Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.
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Injection Molding Simulation Meets the Real World
Direct data interface between molding simulation and the injection machine links the computer model to the real-world process. This can improve results from product and mold design through ongoing production. A case study demonstrates these benefits for automotive components in a family mold.
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The Scoop on Screws
The kind used as fasteners in molds, that is. Here are some design considerations to help you choose and use the right ones.
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Tunnel Gates for Mold Designers, Part 1
Of all the gate types, tunnel gates are the most misunderstood. Here’s what you need to know to choose the best design for your application.
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