Published 3/20/2018

Tradeshow Tuesday: Gearing Up for NPE2018

Cruise through this week’s slideshow for a peek at some of what will be on display at NPE2018.

Edited by: MMT Editorial Team

The new E 1307 fine centering unit from Meusburger is flat and features minimal installation space. This provides for the maximum use of space within the insert. The DLC coated centering elements are available with or without fixing holes, which enables maximum flexibility during design and reduces the wear to a minimum.

At NPE2018, Progressive Components introduces its new v12 Catalog. According to Progressive Components, the catalog provides new standardized options for plate sequencing and more economically feasible routing cooling. The catalog also provides options for eliminating custom per-mold machining with new ejection and alignment standards.

CUMSA Double Racks Lifters (DRs) are designed to save time, reduce the size of the overall mold and simplify tool construction. They also help cut down the ejection stroke. This patented system is oriented along a straight, vertical plane, improving rigidity and limiting the need for angled channels through multiple mold plates. Unlike conventional lifters, DRs eliminate complicated CAM-action operations. Their straight-movements enable them to move more smoothly, causing less friction and reducing the impact on tool performance.

The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) recently released its annual “AMBA Business Forecast Report.” Copies are available to qualified mold builders at NPE2018 in booth S33058. The AMBA collected data for this report from over 100 U.S.-based mold manufacturers during the AMBA’s Business Forecast Study (conducted from mid-December 2017 to late-January 2018). This benchmarking report analyzes and highlights information on the anticipated outlook for the U.S. mold building industry for 2018.

Gesswein Company presents new micro-welding solutions for mold and die repair at the NPE 2018 show. Gesswein performs live demonstrations of Sisma Laser Welders and the new PUK U5 Micro TIG Welder, which is a more affordable solution for mold and die repair and is easy to transport through the shop.

Gearing up for NPE2018? Be sure to check out the NPE Zone, where you can find up-to-date information on show news, products, blogs an stories from Gardner editors covering the event. PLASTICS has lots of exciting new exhibits and features at the 2018 show, so be sure to check out the NPE Zone so you can plan accordingly.

Featured in this week’s slideshow are products from Gesswein & Company, Meusburger, the American Mold Builders Association, Progressive Components and CUMSA.