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Hot Runners

Throwback Thursday: How to Prevent Hot Runner Leaks

One of the more common concerns still expressed by molders today about hot runner molds is the threat of a leak of molten plastic causing the manifold pocket to fill.  Here is a throwback to an article on leak prevention focused on externally heated hot runner systems.  

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Hot Runners

Hot Runner Technology Offers Complete Control of Molding Parameters

Synventive’s Synflow3 technology enables molders to slow the opening of the pin for a set distance and hold at that position until closing or alternating different moves within a cycle.

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Automation

Robots Offer Speed, Precision and a Compact Design

The SR-3iA and SR-6iA SCARA robots from FANUC offer the same intelligence and reliability that is available on all FANUC robots.

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Regulations

Komet Service Partner Countyline Tool Earns ISO Certification

All Komet Service Partners are working toward ISO 9001:2015 certification. Countyline Tool is the eighth company in the group of partners to achieve the certification.

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Cutting Tools

Touch Sensors Ensure Accurate Operations

Big Kaiser’s Base Master Red rapidly determines workpiece offsets and tool lengths.

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Robot Demonstration Highlights Human-Robot Collaboration

FANUC’s CR-4iA collaborative robot demonstration at 2018 NAIAS preview week highlights human-robot collaboration and the need for a workforce skilled in automation technologies.

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Mold Components

Improved Mold Monitoring System Technology Eases Data Monitoring

Improvements to Progressive Components and AST Technology’s CVe Live Technology, which works with the CVe Mould Monitoring System, are designed to improve user convenience.

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Cutting Tools

Ingersoll Seminar to Cover Cutting Tool Products

Ingersoll’s Gold Productivity Seminar takes place February 12–13, 2018 in Rockford, Illinois.

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Mold Components

Cylindrical Head Surface on Ejector Pin Enables Secure Mold Mounting Position

Hasco Z410 ejector pins enable precise centering of individually contoured ejector or core pins.

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Machining

Machining Centers Designed for Complex Parts and Tough Materials

Kitmura introduces the Mycenter-HX250iG and Mycenter-HX500iG#50.

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