Melt Pressure Sensor Takes Measurements Directly in the Nozzle
Kistler’s ultracompact Type 4004A piezoresistive pressure and temperature sensor can be applied in hot runners and 3D printing applications.
How to Cut Setup Time, Extend Gate Life With the Right Machining Strategy
Microcut honing provides high-precision machining of needle valve nozzles and guides in hot runner systems.
Hot Runner Cooling Design Lowers Energy Consumption, Maintenance
Oerlikon HRSflow says the HRScool Evo’s design eliminates separate, active water cooling for the hot runner pin’s hydraulic cylinder, reducing energy consumption by up to 10%.
Hot Runner Controller Offers Precise Temperature Control and Intuitive Operation
Designed for low-cavitation molds, the Mold-Master TempMaster-ME unit is simple to operate/maintain, with several production and safety features.
How to Build a Better-Performing Hot Runner Mold
Early stage communication across the supply chain about design considerations optimizes hot runner mold performance.
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Hot Runner Tips, Apprenticeships & Waterline Maintenance, Oh My! MMT's June Top Hits
Take a look at MMT’s top hits from June based on Google Analytics.
Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Hot Runners
Hot runners deliver the material into the mold to make the part. These systems consist of hot halves, nozzles, gates and temperature controllers — all of which must be monitored, maintained and cleaned to guarantee a quality end product.
Mobile Data Logger for Toolmaking and Production
D-System is a data logger from Hotset America that records the energy balance of water circuits in a mold.
VIDEO: How to Protect Your Hot Runner Systems
Chad Root Managing Partner for Fast Heat by Spark Industries reviews some molding machine integration concepts that protect hot runner systems, the molding machine, reduce scrap and help keep a log of events.
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MMT Chats: Westfall Technik Talks Runnerless Micro Molds and More
Westfall Technik sits down with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges to discuss their new micro hot runner technology, the closeness of the moldmaking community and the importance of integration. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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