Hot Runners

Hot Runners

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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Hot Runners

No More Cooling Required

Moldmakers and molders can increase mold uptime using today’s cooling-free valve gate actuators.

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FAQ

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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Basics

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 Runners

Hot Runner Running Efficiently?

Follow these tips to set up your system and keep it running smoothly.

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Hot Runners

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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Hot Runners

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 Runners

Hot Runner Design Considerations

Evaluating system design can help avoid potential problems down the road.

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Achieving Accurate Temperature Control with Your Hot Runner Controller

The right hot runner controller is key to producing high-quality, complex medical parts.

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