Mold Components
Technology Showcase: Mold Components and Surface Treatment
Today’s Technology Showcase features products you may have missed in recent issues.
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Improving Ejector Plate Alignment
An alignment system can provide a more reliable mold by reducing wear on the moving ejector components.
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2016 Digital "Technology Review and Sourcing Guide" Available
If it's time to upgrade old equipment, try an alternative process, invest in a new strategy or just shop around, MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is the perfect companion to your decision-making process.
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Simplifying Mold Design
Self-locking cylinders enable movement of sliding cores without the need for heel blocks or additional cylinders. This allows for a smaller mold base, less complex mold design and reduced material costs.
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The Designer's Edge: Cleaning and Maintaining the Mold in the Press
Randy discusses cleaning and maintaining the mold in the press to reduce downtime.
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Designer's Edge: Hydraulics for Slides, Ejection or Cores
Randy discusses tips and tricks for avoiding mold downtime when it comes to hydraulics for slides, ejection or cores and hot runner plugs or connections.
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TMA Celebrates Distinguished Members at 90th Annual Meeting
A little over a week ago, I attended the Technology and Manufacturing Association’s Annual Meeting during which awards are bestowed on distinguished members for their work on behalf of the TMA and the manufacturing industry as a whole.
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Seeing the Industry with a New Perspective
Last week I attended Plastec West in Anaheim, California (what a nice break from frigid temps in Chicago!). It was my first trade show as senior editor of MoldMaking Technology versus attending as a public relations manager for plastics industry suppliers, and I enjoyed seeing everything with a new perspective.
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A Common Foundation for Speedy Mold Builds
Exacting, interchangeable base plates help this shop start projects quickly and without distractions.
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"Rule of Thumb" vs. Engineered Lock Selection
A guide that applies engineering principles is designed to help engineers select properly sized alignment components.
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