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SPE Mold Technologies Div. Announces NPE Awards Ceremony Details

The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers will announce the recipients of four awards at NPE on May 8 at the MoldMaking Technology Booth.

March 2024 Technology Roundup Highlights

In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present the breadth of new or proven technologies that target the moldmaking industry, from cutting tools to software to hot runner products, that have been shared this month.

Moldmaking, Plastics Innovations Designed to Boost Injection Molding, Streamline Operations

NPE2024: PCS Company introduces several new products, including the MCS system, hot runner alarm systems, sprue bushings, a micro-TIG welder and its full Smartflow product line.

MMT Articles You Loved in February

Love was in the air in more ways than one in February. Take a look at what articles our readers loved based on Google Analytics.

Ejector Pin Selection Guide

A review of materials, treatments and coatings to help determine the proper pins for optimized plastic part ejection.

Hot Runner Accelerates Precise Temperature Control via Enhanced Response

Latest technology used in PCS’ MSC Hot Runner Control Systems advances its analysis, diagnosis and reporting functions, ensuring fast control response and more intuitive operation.

Intelligent Equipment Solutions Alleviate Moldmaking Pain Points

Whether it’s purchase quoting, mold cleaning and tracking or intuitive process control, the following new or improved technologies could potentially keep your shop on the cutting edge.

Time Is Ticking for Nominations for the SPE Mold Technologies Division Awards

The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers Inc. is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its four prestigious International Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the moldmaking industry. Deadline: February 15!

Technologies for Maintaining, Repairing and Surface Treating Your Molds

This technology roundup covers everything from laser repair and mold protection coatings to in-house maintenance services and education tools for learning best practices behind taking care of injection molds.

5 Hot Runner Tips for Moldmakers and Molders

Best practices for initial hot runner tryouts and effective preventive maintenance.

Valve Gate Sequencer Gives More Exacting Moldfilling Control

PCS is presenting the state-of-the-art Polimold system which enables more control at the opening and closing of hot runner valve gate pins.

SPE Mold Technologies to Present Apprentice of the Year Award in 2024

The new award gives all domestic and internationally active students, collegiate or apprentices in pursuit of Journey-level credentials as a moldmaker, mold designer or mold repair technician a chance to be recognized.

Intelligent Mold Cleaners Support Proper Mold Maintenance

PCS is now distributing the CoolingCare Systems from Fado Group, an end-to-end solution with intelligent tutorial, cleaning and maintenance functions.

Moldmaking-Related Technology Highlights

This month’s tech roundup highlights mold materials and other miscellaneous technologies for moldmaking needs.

PCS Company Appoints Mark Casey as Outside Sales Rep for Southeastern US

Plastics industry veteran Mark Casey brings his management and engineering service repertoire to establish new business for PCS and enhance current customer operations.

Up Close and Personal With Precision Molds and Molding

MoldMaking Technology's Christina Fuges and Tony Deligio with Plastics Technology were onsite together at the Dynamic Group in Ramsey, Minnesota, to see how its moldmaking and molding capabilities come together to grow the business as part of an AMBA Facility Tour.

Product Innovations Pushing the Mold

Another tech roundup is here to provide an overview of technologies and services on the market for moldmakers. Featured in this roundup are cutting tools, mold components and more.

High-Speed Steel Ejector Pins for Plastic Injection Molds

Latest addition to PCS’ line of ejector pins features high carbon content for higher wear resistance in high-speed steel pins.

Let Go! Leverage Your Mindset, Elevate Yourself as a Leader, Drive Organizational Purpose

AMBA Conference 2023 motivates me (and moldmakers) to let go of traditional mindsets to move (the industry) forward.

Hopper Alarm Prevents Run Out of Plastic Materials During Production

Simple-to-install device by PCS gives injection molders, blow molders and extruders the ability to prevent machine shutdowns due to empty hoppers.

How to Build a Better-Performing Hot Runner Mold

Early stage communication across the supply chain about design considerations optimizes hot runner mold performance.

Tech Roundup: Making Sure Your Moldmaking Needs Are Met

This month’s roundup features products, processes and services involved with additive manufacturing, maintenance and repair, mold components and more. To learn more about the products, read on.

Mold Racks Offer Safe, Practical Access and Storage Solutions

PCS Company’s Mold Storage Racks enable shop personnel to work safely and efficiently, while also providing support and protection for molds, dies and other equipment.

Solving Mold Alignment Problems with the Right Alignment Lock

Correct alignment lock selection can reduce maintenance costs and molding downtime, as well as increase part quality over the mold’s entire life.

Molded Part Protection Against Production Damage, Contamination

PCS Moldshields, clear plastic “curtains,” help contain molded parts once ejected from the mold, enabling fewer damaged or contaminated parts, and thus less waste.

To the Next Level: Hot Runners, Mold Components Solutions and Services

Moldmaking can be a complex business, but things can be simplified with the right hot runner and mold component technologies and services.

Mold Lifting Rings Offer Efficient Mold and Die Management

PCS Company's Codipro Mold Lifting Rings are said to provide more efficient material handling and moving of molds and dies in any shop or molding facility.

MMT's Most-Viewed March Content: Digitalization in Tooling, The Leadtime Leader Awards & More

March was a big month for MoldMaking Technology. Not only did we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, PTXPO, and announced the return of the Leadtime Leader award, we also continued to cover some of your favorite topics. Take a look at what you might have missed in March.

VIDEO: Taking a People Before Product Approach to Growing a Business

Angela Elsey, President of PCS Company, shares her journey into moldmaking, perspective on the industry and plans for the business.

Technology Roundup: New/Improved Technologies You Don't Want to Miss

With all the technology joining the market, moldmaking is a versatile, ever-evolving industry. As such, this technology roundup has no specific theme — it features a variety of products for applications and solutions across the industry.

How to Transition From a Cold to Hot Runner Mold

Reducing cycle time and costs while also freeing up your machines for other projects are advantages gained by using hot runners that no one can ignore. But where does one begin transitioning from cold to hot runners?

PTXPO 2023 Preview: Advancing the Mold With Featured Mold Component, Hot Runner Technology

There’s no doubt mold components and hot runners are important parts of the moldmaking industry. This preview gives mold buyers, mold builders and injection molders a look into PTXPO exhibitors displaying these technologies at the show.

Making Quick and Easy Kaizen Work for Your Shop

Within each person is unlimited creative potential to improve shop operations.

PCS Company Now Distributing i-mold Tunnel Gate Inserts in the US

Mold component product enables automatic degating of plastic parts from hot runners during ejection.

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products

MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.

Technologies, Services Moving Moldmakers Forward

Featured in this technology roundup are products, processes and services related to cutting tools, hot runners and more for the next-level mold builder.

Advancing the Mold With New Technologies

This roundup is full of products and services that help answer concerns and meet needs for the industry. Featured in this roundup are hot runners, mold components, mold materials and more.

Technology Roundup: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment Essentials

This roundup focuses on maintenance, repair and surface treatment for mold equipment. Utilizing these helpful products and services can help save time and money.

Universal Lubricant Designed for Injection Molds, Extreme Manufacturing Environments

PCS Company presents Min-Lube, an advance grease offering thermal, oxidative and mechanical stability for high-wear, high-temperature applications.

PCS Company Reveals Personnel Changes

Kelly Beauchamp joins the product marketing team as a product manager, and Ken Berger is appointed to application engineer.

Bypass Filtration System Exceed Oil Cleanliness for Injection Mold Machines

PCS Company’s new chrome high-pressure oil filters come in three units for use with hydraulic and hybrid injection molding machines.

Nozzle Leak Detector Helps Avoid Costly Repairs, Downtime

PCS Company’s Nozzle Leak Detector (NLD) can sense plastic leakage between the mold and the machine nozzle, catching the problem before major maintenance is required.

Hot Runner Mold, Cable Checker Troubleshoots Mold System Failure

PCS Company’s MoldXChecker and CableXChecker offerings detect open and shorted circuits and troubleshoots faulty temperature control cables respectively.

Conformal-Cooled Sprue Bushings Line Expanded

PCS Company has added a 3/4-in radius for the U and B Series bushings options.

Online Mold Base Configurator for Simplified Mold Base Ordering

PCS Company’s online Mold Base Configurator enables a three-step process to configure and order high-quality mold bases.

PCS Company Names New President

Angela Elsey, who has served as director of finance for PCS Company since 2019, has been promoted to president of the company.

“Molds Make a Difference” at the Plastics Technology Expo

That was the sentiment of every person who came up to the MoldMaking Technology booth during last week’s Plastics Technology Expo to grab their giveaway “Molds Make” t-shirt after working the aisles seeking technology and process solutions and making new business connections.

Amerimold 2021 Post-Show Flashback: Build

MMT looks back on the return of an in-person Amerimold in September after a year-long pandemic.

PCS Company Promotes Oil Filtration Solutions

PCS Company will be exhibiting its oil filtration technologies dedicated to quality, clean oil to improve the performance and life expectancy of all components at Amerimold 2021.

Dual-Function Ultrasonic Polisher Capable of Demanding Polishing, Deburring Task Execution

Giving the versatility of both ultrasonic and mechanical polishing, the PCS Company Ultramax DF unit enables users to polish right up to the wall, or finish to an edge.

PCS Unveils New Company Website

PCS has released their new company website with features to help customers find exactly what they need, the company says.

Bronze Ejector Bushings Offer Superior Performance for Toughness

Solid bronze guided ejector bushings from PCS Company offer superior performance for toughness, tensile strength and low coefficient of friction.

Descaling Cart and Solution Cleans, Coats and Prevents Corrosion in Cooling Lines

PCS Company, together with iD Additives, announces the environmentally friendly Eco-Pro 360 Descaler Cart and Solution.

MMT Chats: Fighting COVID-19 with Collaboration

Next Chapter Manufacturing, Muskegon Community College, PCS Company and Concept Molds chat about a coalition they formed to produce face shields to help fight COVID-19.

Connect & Learn at Molding 2020

With Molding 2020 only a couple weeks away, catch up on who will be attending and what you can learn from this educational conference.

How to Use a Conformally Cooled Sprue Bushing to Reduce Cycle Time and Ease Cost Pressures

Use of a new conformally cooled sprue bushing helped solve Midwest Mold Services’ problem with a big sprue that was hard to cool and preventing faster ejection times.

Noteworthy News: Teaming Up

Catch up on the latest business partnerships within the moldmaking community from Hurco Companies, Inc., iD Additives, Inc., PCS Company, RJG and HRSflow.

iD Additives Names PCS Company Exclusive Distributor

iD Additives, Inc. has named PCS Company of Fraser, Michigan, as its exclusive distributor to injection molders and moldmakers in the U.S.A. for its iD Eco-Pro 360 rust removal systems.

Tech Trends: Component Collection

This week’s highlighted mold component products can provide simple solutions for identification, prevent mold damage, offer time-saving advantages and monitor exact cavity pressure for your business’s production needs.

Live Show Floor Recap from Amerimold 2019

In the midst of exhibitors breaking down at the close of Amerimold 2019, the MoldMaking Technology editorial team set up shop at the MMT booth to do a live Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, sharing some immediate insight and feedback on this annual event.

2019 Technology Review: Mold Components

MoldMaking Technology’s 2019 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide offers some of the latest highlighted products and services from supplier companies from a variety of categories, including mold components.

Custom Mold Base Expansion Provides Greater Customer Service

PCS Company announces the expansion of its custom mold base capabilities.

2019 Leadtime Leader Award Winner: X-Cell Tool and Mold Inc.–The Continuous Drive for Perfection

Continued investment in new technologies and automation has enabled this moldmaker to maintain shorter lead times no matter how large or complex the mold build.

Angle Pin Inserts Reduce Setup Times

PCS Company’s angle pin inserts reduce setup time by allowing the moldmaker to machine while doing other flat work.

Undercut Release Component's 3D Ball Adapter Prevents Binding

PCS Co. says its new ProLifter is self-aligning and compensates for any misalignment from cumulative manufacturing tolerances and compound angles.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Hot Runners

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 hot runners.

Welding Pre-hardened 40 Rockwell Material

Key tips help ensure safe shop welding practices when using pre-hardened 40 Rockwell material.

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.

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.

Hot Runner Technologies Aim to Simplify Moldmakers’ Approaches

Hot runner suppliers are developing solutions that remove complexities from the way that moldmakers and molders design, control and maintain their processes.

Moldmaking Hits Nebraska

Looking for an opportunity to see what’s new in products and technologies for mold building and molding? Then join MMT on October 3rd in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Technology Showcase, Hot Runners and Mold Components

Take a look at this week's slideshow to see products that make building and/or maintaining molds more efficient and cost-effective.

Slideshow: Hot Runner Technology

Check out a few of the latest products in hot runner technology.

Moldmaking Hits the Northeast

Looking for local opportunities to see what's new in products and technologies for mold building and molding? Then mark your calendar for two events hitting the Northeast this fall, and MoldMaking Technology will be there to catch up on what's happening.

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