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3D-Printed Hot Runner Nozzles Yield Consistent Temperature Profile

Selective laser melting (SLM) metal 3D printing, combined with artificial intelligence (AI) produce DMS Monolith hot runner nozzles, tailored precisely to part and process specifications. According to the company, the innovation lies in the 3D-printed air spaces that provide insulation to the nozzles from the mold, ensuring a consistent temperature profile.

3D Printers, Laser Welders Target Mold Production, Repair

Trumpf Inc. highlights the TruPrint 2000, which now features a larger, square build plate and is designed for more productive, reliable and high-quality 3D printing of tool steels like maraging steel, crucial in tool and die manufacturing. Optimized for serial production, the TruPrint 2000 can offer greater productivity and quality.

Hydraulic Gating Cutting Reliably Separates Molded Parts 

Ermanno Balzi Srl has been engaged in the production of components and accessories for molds since 1995. Among the solutions the company offers for the molding of plastic materials is its hydraulic gate cutting technology, which enables the separation of the molded part from the gate during the molding cycle via the axial movement of a cutting tool operated by a mini cylinder.

Stainless Steel Cooling System Extended to U.S.

Hasco has extended its VA stainless steel cooling range to the U.S. system ZI, used for the reliable cooling of injection molds, whether for hot or cold water or cooling oil. Also used in cleanroom environments and for medical technology, these mold cooling elements are made from high-quality 1.4305 stainless steel. Robust, safe and easily coupled, they enable reliable and leak-proof temperature control.

Sintered, Porous Mold Steel Eliminates Gas Buildup

Molder’s World Inc. draws attention to Vortex, a self-venting mold steel that it says is quickly becoming the industry standard. Specializing in self-venting mold steels since inception in 2001, Molder’s World is most well known as the preeminent distributor of Porcerax II prior to its discontinuation. 

Slide Lock-Style Slide Retainers Prevent Wear

Progressive Components announces the expansion of its line of SRT slide retainers with the slide lock-style slide retainer. Slide retainers ensure proper movement of molds as well as prevent any interference with the ejection of the molded part. Compatible with previous standards, the slide lock-style slide retainer’s roller design will not wear the bottom of slides, providing greaseless performance in medical and cosmetic applications.

Reliable, Efficient 3D Printer for High-Quality Tool Steel Components

Trumpf Inc.’s TruPrint 2000, now featuring a larger, square build plate, is designed for reliable 3D printing of tool steels like maraging steel, crucial in tool and die manufacturing. It also comes with basic spot configuration with 80 µm. The updated model is optimized for mass production, ensuring high productivity with features like automatic multilaser alignment (AMA), automatic corrective recoating and powder bed monitoring for high quality.

 Plastic Injection Molder Debuts EOAT, Mold Monitoring Solutions

Denmark-based Mouldpro ApS is exhibiting for the first time with Globeius Inc., partner and exclusive North American distributor for Mouldpro. The company is a well-established supplier of products for plastic injection molding, hoping to bring European quality to the U.S. at competitive pricing. One innovation, Roborex, is making its debut at the show. The end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) helps streamline automation and increase productivity in the molding process.

Micro Welder Enables In-House Mold and Die Repair

Rocklin Manufacturing is exhibiting the MoldMender Micro Welder, a technology that delivers simple and cost-effective mold repair in-house through a low-heat, non-arcing welding process. Instead of sending molds out for repair, scrapping them prematurely or pursuing other high-cost repair methods, the portable MoldMender solves scratches, imperfections, pin holes, parting lines flashing and other imperfections.

Optimized Five-Axis Machining Operations Guided by Moldmaking-Focused CAD/CAM Software

In the dynamic landscape of mold and die manufacturing, CAM-Tool CAD/CAM software by CGS North America is refining the path to five-axis machining with enhanced ease and efficiency. The software’s features enable streamlined conversion of three-axis tool paths to simultaneous five-axis tool paths with a single click, eliminating the need for users to create new, time-consuming programs specifically tailored for five-axis machines.

Plastic Leak Protection System Protects Injection Molding Machine Nozzles

PCS Company introduces its Airtect Plastic Leak Detection system to provide round-the-clock, direct protection of injection molding machine nozzles and manifold systems, reducing unwanted downtime and costly repairs. The Airtect Plastic Leak Detection System passes tiny volumes of low-pressure air through robust stainless steel sensor tubes to quickly detect most leaks due to its “self-teaching”algorithm.

 Magnetic Mold Clamping Amplifies Quick Mold Changes

Stäubli Corp. presents the QMC123, released in 2023, as an advanced magnetic mold clamping technology option, distinctive by its magnetic holding force measurement and analysis. It is adapted to the full range of machines and molds. In the new system, the amount of holding force that can be generated can be customized to the mold and its condition. 

Cube Mold Technology Advancing Injection Molding

Cube Mold technology enhances the production of plastic products by offering technical and economic benefits. This injection mold features a central rotating cube that can split and counter-rotate, with additional gear elements on the exterior. Developed by Rainer Armbruster of Foboha, part of Barnes Molding Solutions, the Cube Mold has evolved since its creation in the mid-1990s.