Mold Components
COVID-19 Gives Mold Component Supplier Its Most Consequential Order Ever
The pandemic has presented challenges to every link in the mold manufacturing supply chain and those companies in a position to help have put their teams and processes to the test, including mold component suppliers.
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Heating Platens Reduce Mold Surface Temperature Variation
Venango’s MultiZone heating platens with a control system reduces mold surface temperature variation by almost 400%
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COVID-19 Is a Rallying Call to the Plastics Industry to Redesign, Refocus and Reshore
Mold manufacturers who have been critiqued for slow lead times, as compared to the overseas competition, are proving to themselves and customers during COVID-19 that North American mold manufacturers and suppliers can unite and do things at an extraordinary speed.
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Component Supplier Ramps Up Support during Crisis
Expediting all work and supplies for Coronavirus projects is key to this mold component supplier They have first priority. “Many of our customers are in the medical field and they need support from us.
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How to Maintain Additive Tooling
Implementing additive tooling into a mold can be a daunting task, but maintaining it over the life of the tool can be straight-up scary. Here are three steps to include in your maintenance plan.
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8 Ways to Increase Mold Life
A checklist of molding machine settings and preventative maintenance actions that improve mold longevity.
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Pneumatic Cylinders Install Without Removing the Hot Runner
HRSflow announces its extended portfolio of compact and small cylinders which require limited installation space.
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EZ Slider Eliminates Need for Traditional Slide and Lifter Components
Michmar Engineering announces the EZ Slider, which eliminates the need for traditional slide and lifter components.
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PODCAST: Additive Panel Speaks Out about Technology Expansion
On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, MoldMaking Technology’s Christina Fuges sits down with Tony Demakis to interview three leading additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology suppliers.
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Mini Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Provides Tremendous Preloading Capacity
PFA, Inc. announces the release of the 70 series “mini” hydraulic preloading and locking cylinder as part of the Kor-Lok side-action system product line.
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