Hot Runners
The Pellet Enters the Melt Delivery System
Choosing a hot or cold runner system is a decision for the molder and moldmaker that must balance the processing window with budget and time.
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Initial Pellet Contact is the Screw
Here’s what every moldmaker should know about an injection molding machine’s reciprocating screw, which is often misunderstood and applied to the process incorrectly.
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No More Cooling Required
Moldmakers and molders can increase mold uptime using today’s cooling-free valve gate actuators.
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Plastic Injection Molding Starts with the Pellet
This is the first article in a new series that will examine the injection molding process by breaking down the path a plastic pellet takes as it is transformed from Pellet 2 Part. It covers what every moldmaker should know about raw materials, including the fundamentals of viscosity curves, Melt Flow Index, Melt Flow Rate, shear and more.
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Understanding Hot Tip Design
Alternative designs are available that will either eliminate or dramatically reduce skewing the flow of plastic.
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Tool Up with Rapid Heat/Cool Technology
A rapid heating and cooling technique using pressurized water solves sink, weld line and discoloration problems.
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Hot Runner Running Efficiently?
Follow these tips to set up your system and keep it running smoothly.
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What's "Cool" at amerimold?
Well, the new CoolCross Z99/ for one, which opens up a range of completely new possibilities for the designer when it comes to designing cooling systems for injection molds. This technology is on display on the show floor in a special setup with plexiglass and water to show the CoolCross live.
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Taking Control Over the Molding Process
How to gain better control over the molding process and solve common part defects.
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Hot Runner Design Considerations
Evaluating system design can help avoid potential problems down the road.
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