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Mold Components 15 Oct 2021

Angle Pin Holder Simplifies Installation and Removal from Parting Line

Progressive Component’s angle pin holder is designed to avoid angled machining, eliminates the need for long angle pins or bored holes and does not require the mold to be removed from the press.

Mold Components 14 Oct 2021

External Fixing Adapts to Plate Control Applications

CUMSA’s new adapter (EB) component works with its current line of external ejection systems and offers three different travel choices.

Automation 13 Oct 2021

Plug-and-Play Robotic Cell Streamlines Low-to-High Volume Part Loading, Unloading and Palletization

Mitsubishi Electric Automation and Absolute Machine Tools jointly designed the LoadMate Plus Machine Tending Robotic Cell, which handles heavy payloads and significant part momentum.

Mold Components 8 Oct 2021

Edge Gate Cutting Pin Range Forms to Molding Edge Profile

Almo introduces its flexible edge gate cutting pins for the separation of the runner and gate on the edge of the plastic molding during mold opening.

Tool Steel 8 Oct 2021

The Benefits of Alloying Tool Steel

Improve tooling efficiencies, extend mold life and reduce overall tooling costs with a focus on tool steel properties that solve wear, flaking and cracking issues.

Mold Components 8 Mar 2022

Collapsible Cores Optimize Molding Threads and Undercuts

DME’s S-Core Collapsible Cores enable parts production from six to 400 mm and three different segment designs.

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Cutting Tools 6 Oct 2021

Multi-Directional Turning Tool Maximizes Materials Removal

The SuperTurnZ from Ingersoll Cutting Tools utilizes the front and back cutting edge of a four-corner insert in a single tool for higher feed rate capabilities.

Machining 5 Oct 2021

Five-Axis Machining Center Processes Smaller Workpieces

Mitsui Seiki’s PJ 303X five-axis machining center features a 50,000-rpm, HSK-E25 taper spindle, which offers high-speed machining capability, as well as an automatic tool changer that can store up to 24 tools.

Hot Runners 4 Oct 2021

Mechanical Stroke Regulator for Hot Runner Systems

Oerlikon HRSflow’s mechanical stroke regulator (MSR) for hydraulic driven valve gate systems allows for easy pin adjustment even with hydraulic actuation.