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Workhorse Shrink-Fit Machines Yield Repeatability

Omega Tool Inc. switched to a toolholder/shrink fit system for better quality, improved repeatability and longer cutter life for its ultra-precise mold machining.

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Hot Runners

Hot Runner Temp Controller Detects Manifold Leakage

Mold-Masters has made leakage detection and monitoring an optional feature available on its TempMasters through installed thermocouples on the manifold.

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Hot Runners

Hydraulic Valve Gate Sequencer Features User Friendly Functionality

Designed as an all-in-one solution to control hydraulic valve gates, the Orycon T-700-BB now offers intuitive operator interface, flexible configurations and versatile use.  

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Hot Runners

Contaminant-Blocking Filter For Hot Runner Systems

INCOE Corp.’s SPM filter traps foreign particles prior to entering the hot runner manifold, which the company says enables trouble-free processing and superior part quality.

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Hot Runners

LSR Cold Deck Design Facilitates Repeatable, Short Production Cycle

Mastip’s LSR solution fits mold plates, manifold and nozzles with cooling channels to ensure the curing cycle only once it enters the heated cavity plates.

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Guidelines for Advanced Hot Runner Manifold Channel Design

Recent simulation research highlights the difference between a drilled, straight manifold channel design and a curved channel design produced via additive manufacturing.

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Mold Components

Precision, Small-Diameter Micro Pins

Custom core pin supplier, Punch Industry USA, highlights its supply of steel and carbide micro pins for injection molders, as well as other offerings and competencies.

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Hot Runners

Hot Runner Temperature Controller Displays Intuitive Operator Interface

DME’s MPC family of hot runner control systems brings advanced and exclusive features to decrease setup time and simplified control, including an integrated troubleshooting and service guide.

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Case Study

Compact Mold Components are Critical to Keep Connector Program Cost-Competitive in North America

Molded Precision Components relied on Heitec compact hot runner, valve gate systems to enable a mold to fit in small press’ limited daylight opening.

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Mold Components

Hydraulic Core Puller Delivers Large Force in a Compact Size

PFA Inc.’s mini hydraulic locking cylinder delivers 8,000 pounds of preload force in a new narrow format, enabling multiple small cores to nest together and time independently.

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