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How to Solve Core Pull Flash and Part Issues

Many mold problems can be solved by simply providing enough preload force on the core to prevent movement.

Forces and Calculations Are Key to Sizing Core Pull Hydraulic Cylinders

To select the correct cylinder, consider both set and pull stroke positions and then calculate forces.

Physics of Side Actions: An Introduction to Elasticity and Thermal Expansion

Material elasticity and thermal expansion critically determine mold design performance and troubleshooting effectiveness.

Preloading Slides for Optimal Mechanical Performance

Engineers use properly preloaded bolts, blocks, springs and side-action cores to enhance functionality and reliability in various mechanical systems.

Hydraulic Locking Cylinders Offer Faster Mold Builds With Zero Flash Performance

Off-the-shelf Kor-Lok “mini” model 70 and other side action systems by PFA come in more stocking options and next-day delivery to accelerate mold production.

Products/Services for the Everyday Mold Builder

Happy New Year! MMT is bringing back its monthly technology/service roundups. Learn more about new and familiar companies, and the products available to the moldmaking industry.

Hydraulic Core Puller Delivers Large Force in a Compact Size

PFA Inc.’s mini hydraulic locking cylinder delivers 8,000 pounds of preload force in a new narrow format, enabling multiple small cores to nest together and time independently.

Integrated Modular Cabling Standardizes Core Signal Wiring

With the PFA Switchmax, it is now possible to connect all core position sensors into single press inputs for set and pull and block unwanted signals.

Side Action System Locks in Mold Performance

The PFA Kor-Lok side action system assists in high-quality part production in a smaller mold footprint with a high force preload and cylinder lock.

Hydraulic Mechanical Quick Mold Change for Aluminum Molds

The PFA Hydra-Jaws QMC system replaces common mechanical clamp systems and through bolt fastening methods with an easy-to-operate hydraulic mechanical clamping system.

Parametric Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Models Cover All Native CAD Formats

PFA offers an enhanced user experience for all current and older versions of native CAD file formats, including Catia, Creo-ProE, Inventor and more.

Mini Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Provides Tremendous Preloading Capacity

PFA, Inc. announces the release of the 70 series “mini” hydraulic preloading and locking cylinder as part of the Kor-Lok side-action system product line.

How to Use Hydraulic Locking Cylinders to Improve Plastic Injection-Molded Part Profitability

Improve complex injection-molded part quality and profitability by reducing mold base size and preloading slides from a solid structure to ensure placement.

Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Provides Plug and Play Integration

PFA Inc.’s Hydraulic Locking Cylinders are now available with low profile PNP style sensors designed to integrate with Switchmax mold connectivity solution.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Mold Components

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including mold components.

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How to Solve Core Pull Flash and Part Issues

Forces and Calculations Are Key to Sizing Core Pull Hydraulic Cylinders

Physics of Side Actions: An Introduction to Elasticity and Thermal Expansion

Preloading Slides for Optimal Mechanical Performance

Hydraulic Locking Cylinders Offer Faster Mold Builds With Zero Flash Performance

Products/Services for the Everyday Mold Builder

Hydraulic Core Puller Delivers Large Force in a Compact Size

Integrated Modular Cabling Standardizes Core Signal Wiring

Side Action System Locks in Mold Performance

Hydraulic Mechanical Quick Mold Change for Aluminum Molds

Parametric Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Models Cover All Native CAD Formats

Mini Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Provides Tremendous Preloading Capacity

How to Use Hydraulic Locking Cylinders to Improve Plastic Injection-Molded Part Profitability

Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Provides Plug and Play Integration

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Mold Components

Throwback Thursday: The Next Level of Mold Optimization

Throwback Thursday: Mold Side-Actions

In Search of the Infinite Processing Window

Modular Side-Action System in Medical Part Molding Reduces Downtime, Cycle Times

The Advantages of New Modular Tech: Maximizing ROI and Minimizing Risk

Quick Math for Cylinder Calculations

Mold Side-Actions: Applications Rule the Action

Mold Side-Actions: How, Why and When They Work