Technology Roundup: What's New for Moldmaking
MMT highlights a diverse range of digital-only products/services in the mold components, hot runners and machining categories. Check them out here!
External Latch Lock Reliably Controls Mold Plate Sequencing
The DME EZ-LATCH patent-pending lock design provides a long-lasting, more reliable easy-to-install lock for plate sequencing.
Mold Undercut Release System Adjusts Misaligned Plates
Cylindrical Unilifter C-Gib from Progressive Components is redesigned for smooth X- and Y-axis rotational adjustment, improved wear resistance, compatibility and new core blade offerings.
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Side Lock Alignment Delivers More Precise Alignment and Holding Power
The DME LT-Series LifeTime Roller Lock offers an improved design and three advanced materials to address the need for improved mold alignment in high-precision molding applications.
Technology Roundup: Moldmaking Product Highlights
MMT presents a compilation of digital-only new/proven product content. Mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment, mold components and software categories can be found below.
Mold Components Target Route Cooling Lines
Progressive Components offers mold designers more route cooling line options within the tool with Diverting Rods, Seal Cores and O-Rings.
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High-Cavitation Custom Mold Bases Ensure Precise Alignment
Edro produces a variety of high-cavitation custom mold bases under temperature-controlled environments and close inspection for complete accuracy and precision.
Aluminum Bronze Slide Assembly Component Reduces Maintenance, Improves Tool Reliability
SelfLube’s one-part slide solution designed to run in a T-slot cut in a base plate brings about better alignment, simplifies part exchange, allows faster cycle times.
IoT Mold Sensors, Mobile Application Attain More Accurate Digital Mold Management
eMoldino’s next-generation solution anticipates improvements in quality, scope and reach for more accurate and advanced data capture through a more intuitive experience.
Unscrewing Device Alleviates Mold Unscrewing Difficulties
The Threadformer from Superior Die Set easily unscrews molds without compromising the part with a guaranteed precise thread start position.
Technology Roundup: Hot Runners and Mold Components
MMT offers a sneak-peek at the 23 hot runner and mold component products/services offered to moldmakers and highlighted in the upcoming April issue.
Tips for Tackling Mold Design, Machining, Cutting Tool and Wear Challenges
Tips for tasks ranging from reducing risk in part design and taking advantage of five-axis machining to refining cutting tool performance and reducing wear with guiding and centering systems.
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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.
Ease Core-Pulling Installation with Compact Undercut-Relief Device
Patent-pending mechanism simplifies design, machining, installation vs. traditional slides/lifters, eliminates components and uses less space without sacrificing reliability.
EZ Slider Eliminates Need for Traditional Slide and Lifter Components
Michmar Engineering announces the EZ Slider, which eliminates the need for traditional slide and lifter components.
Growing AM's Presence in Moldmaking
Advanced Michigan mold manufacturer advocates for additive manufacturing in moldmaking through collaboration and education.
#leadership #profile #conformalcooling
Sprue Adjuster Offers Melt Flow Flexibility
CUMSA Sprue Adjusters are now offered in a a Ø24-mm diameter. Suitable for molded parts which require larger runner gates, components enable easy melt flow direction change.
Guide System Offers Precise Positioning in One System
The Agathon Guide System Plus performs guiding and centering tasks for the precise positioning of mold halves/mold components using only one system, increasing planning reliability, boosting productivity and reducing overall production costs.
Smith Enterprises Presents Custom Core Pins with Expanded DedTru Grinding Capacity
Smith Enterprises will be exhibiting its wide range of custom core pins for high-cavitation molds at Amerimold 2021.
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Dynamic Internal Valves Overcome Standard Mold Venting Limitations
The Ermanno Balzi Internal Dynamic Valves SGD and ejectors SGDE showcase a larger venting surface and punctual positioning of the valve for better quality parts.
Thermal Protection Hose Enhance Occupational Safety
A braided textile glass fiber and a silicone foam coating meets injection mold temperature control requirements, improved mechanical properties and ease of use.
Leaf Spring Roll Stopper Locks In Slide Bodies' End Position
The Meusburger E 3050 leaf spring roll stopper offers two variations that enable retaining forces up to 140 N. Components guarantee minimal friction and no play.
