How Do You Define Plastics?
A question asked in an industry forum starts an open-ended discussion about something that affects everyone’s lives.
Cynthia Kustush
Contributing Writer
Mold System Runs Two Separate Molds Simultaneously
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: The Multi-Mold System from Canon Virginia Inc. shuttles molds in and out to run two separate tools in one press simultaneously. The company had it on display at NPE2018.
AM Powder Designed to Create Conformal Cooling Channels
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: Uddeholm says that using Corrax additive manufacturing powder enables the creation of conformal cooling channels to reduce cycle times. The company had the powder on display at NPE2018.
Servo Motor in Medical Mold Provides Tighter Tolerances
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: At NPE2018, Westminster Tool Inc. discussed its strategy to use a servo-driven motor as an alternative in an unscrewing mold, which enabled a medical customer to meet cleanroom demands.
Tool Mover Improves Safety with Secure Movement of Heavy Molds
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: RUD Chain Inc. says that its RUD Tool-Mover moves heavy and sensitive dies, molds and tools safely and securely and therefore limits costs that damaged tools incur and improves safety for the operator.
Conformal Cooling Technology Maximizes Cooling Efficiency
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: DME says that its TruCool Conformal Cooling line provides greater overall cooling coverage with even distribution while maintaining a targeted, consistent temperature and reducing cycle times by as much as 60 percent.
Cleaner Combines Dry Ice Pellet Production and Dry Ice Blasting
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: Cold Jet says that the Combi 120H eliminates the need for cleaning parts with aqueous methods that require part drying and water treatment or containment systems.
Innovation Abounds at NPE2018
Here is a review of some notable moldmaking innovations and advancements on display at NPE2018.
Cynthia Kustush
Contributing Writer
Freeformer System Offers Flexibility in Prototyping
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: Arburg says that its Freeformer customers can qualify their own materials using the APF process and optimize process parameters to the application at hand.
Steel Offers High-Corrosion Resistance for Longer Service Life
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: Uddeholm says that Mirrax ESR possesses a unique combination of qualities across large cross sections to meet the increasing demands of plastic mold tools.
Hot-Runner System Features Save Time and Boost Quality
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: According to Synventive, the SVG+ hot-runner system saves time by providing monitoring and diagnostic tools from outside of the molding machine.
Double-Racked Lifters Save Time and Simplify Tool Construction
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: CUMSA Double Racks Lifters (DRs) improve rigidity and limit the need for angled channels through multiple mold plates.
Micro-Welding Solutions Offer Affordability and Variety
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: Gesswein Company presented new micro-welding solutions for mold and die repair.
NPE2018 Wrap Up Podcast with MMT Team
The MMT Team did its best to walk the miles of aisles to see and report on the latest technology and trends.
Moldmaking on Full Display at NPE2018
Collaboration is the name of the game, as more than 60 North American mold builders showcased their capabilities in shared demonstrations across the show floor.
Christina M. Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
NPE2018 Live Podcasts
Listen to these Live NPE2018 The Manufacturing Alliance Podcasts on MMT’s team event recap, moldmaker collaboration, additive manufacturing, molder challenges, recycling and Industry 4.0.
NPE2018 Video Recap: Exhilaration, Innovation and Inspiration
MoldMaking Technology’s editorial team recaps some highlights from the show floor at NPE2018, including a technology slideshow, seven podcasts recorded live from the event and a video.
Injection Molding System Featured
Husky occupies a 12,000 square-foot space at NPE2018 and features a range of solutions for the beverage, food, closure, medical, automotive and home, personal and beauty markets.
Elbow Connectors Improve Flow Rates
Eisele Connectors presents its Liquidline and Multiline E connectors at NPE2018.
Pre-hardened Steels Eliminate the Need for Heat Treat
International Mold Steel says its steels save moldmakers time by eliminating the need for heat treat.
Couplers Automatically Connect to Remove Need for Specialized Rods
Alba Enterprises says its couplers are especially suited for machines that have little access to the ejector plate.
The Manufacturing Alliance NPE2018: The Wrap Up Show
Christina Fuges, Cyndi Kustush and Barbara Schulz of MoldMaking Technology take a look back with The Manufacturing Alliance at the technology and trends they saw during their five days at NPE2018.
Hot-Runner Products Offer Versatility and Ease Operations
INCOE Corp. has a variety of hot-runner products on display at NPE2018, including a slim nozzle, a sequencing controller and a temperature controller.
AMBA Releases Annual Wage and Benefits Report
The report represents the largest compensation study focused on the U.S. mold building industry.
Stack Mold for Containers Has Light-Weight TRIM Panels
StackTeck features a variety of high-tech molds at NPE2018.
Toggle Design on Molding Machine Saves Time and Energy
Sodick’s first all-electric V-Line machine has 100-ton clamp with improved toggle design.
Platform Facilitates Product Launches
With Launchpad, customers experience streamlined, time-sensitive launch processes, prototype tooling and proof of concept, testing and verification, continuous improvement and process optimization and as much as a 65-percent reduction in critical pathway schedules.
Servo-Driven Valve-Gate System Increases Flexibility of Flow Control
HRSflow features Flexflow and Flexflow One at NPE2018. The company also has its technology featured in several exhibitor booths.
