Build

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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Machining

Affordable, Versatile, In-House Regrinding Operations Aimed for Mold Shops

In a floor space of less than 24.8 square feet, Walter’s Helitronic G 200 offers grinding and re-sharpening of rotationally symmetrical cutting tools ranging from 1 to 125 mm (0.039" to 4.92") in diameter.

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Powder Bed Fusion Printer Creates Molds with Increasingly Complex Geometries

Global metal additive manufacturing company AddUp Inc. introduces the FormUp 350 powder bed fusion printer, which uses very fine powders for the development of complex molds and industrial parts.

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Mold Components

Double Rack Lifter Series Enhances Demolding Performance

CUMSA’s Xtreme Double Rack (XR) lifter is designed to enable a wide range of applications. It offers the release of deeper undercuts, 25-40% reduced ejection stroke and introduces four new angles.

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Mold Components

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.

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VMC

Cutter Considerations for Hybrid Additive Manufacturing

Four tips for applying the right cutting tools in hybrid additive manufacturing.

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