Slideshow, Technology Showcase: Molds and Molding
Last month I was able to escape a nasty winter storm by heading to the warm west coast where many mold builders, molders and technology suppliers set up shop to show off their capabilities.
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Modular Technology on Demand
An upgradable approach to flow-control technology offers flexibility and could help ease the decision on whether the technology is worth the investment.
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SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, After K
By all accounts K 2016 was a success. According to show management, attendees were delighted with the wealth of new technical developments presented by raw materials producers, machinery manufacturers and producers of semi-finished and technical parts. Here are some technology highlights.
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SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, A K 2016 Preview
As K 2016 quickly approaches, we’re providing a preview of a few of the products that will be featured there from October 19-26 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Multispeed Valve-Pin Control
Eliminating hesitation marks is easier and more cost-effective with multi-speed hydraulic technology.
Venting in Action
A dynamic (versus static) mold-venting valve helps resolve the most common effects of poor cavity venting.
A Different Approach to Mold Venting
Alternative venting valves can help overcome standard mold venting limitations and improve mold performance.
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2016 Digital "Technology Review and Sourcing Guide" Available
If it's time to upgrade old equipment, try an alternative process, invest in a new strategy or just shop around, MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is the perfect companion to your decision-making process.
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Getting Started with Hot Runner Maintenance
Developing basic cleaning and repair skills among in-house technicians should be the goal of every shop that runs hot runner systems.
Improving Sequential Molding
For large injection-molded parts, a servo-driven valve gate system can improve surface finish and part performance.