Hot Runners
Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Hot Runners
Hot runners deliver the material into the mold to make the part. These systems consist of hot halves, nozzles, gates and temperature controllers — all of which must be monitored, maintained and cleaned to guarantee a quality end product.
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Mobile Data Logger for Toolmaking and Production
D-System is a data logger from Hotset America that records the energy balance of water circuits in a mold.
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VIDEO: How to Protect Your Hot Runner Systems
Chad Root Managing Partner for Fast Heat by Spark Industries reviews some molding machine integration concepts that protect hot runner systems, the molding machine, reduce scrap and help keep a log of events.
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MMT Chats: Westfall Technik Talks Runnerless Micro Molds and More
Westfall Technik sits down with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges to discuss their new micro hot runner technology, the closeness of the moldmaking community and the importance of integration. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Tolerancing in Mold Design, Overcoming Cutting Tool Vibration, SPE MTD Updates & More Most-Viewed May Content
Every month, MMT draws inspiration from its diverse readership's wide-ranging interests, from mold design tolerancing to cutting tools and beyond. Here are May’s top 10 most-viewed articles, based on Google Analytics.
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The Ins and Outs of Hot Runner Temperature Control
A training checklist that explains the why and how of proper hot runner temperature control and system management.
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VIDEO: Hot Runner Solutions Driven by Performance and Partnership
INCOE’s New Business Development Manager Jim Bott and Business Development Manager David Shirley break down valve gating technology, balanced hot runner systems and the secret to partnering with customers to develop the right melt management technology.
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Hot Tip Sprue Cleaner Melts Obstructive Plastic
The hand-held tool from Globeius Inc. brings plugged hot runner sprues and nozzle tips back to life quickly and safely, sometimes without needing to remove the mold from the press.
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Hot Runner Manufacturer Maintains Commitment to Production Planning and Quality Control
Two years later, the HRSflow facility in Byron Center, Michigan, still demonstrates workflow and quality on its hot runner manufacturing floor.
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VIDEO: Hot Runner Maintenance Tips
Scott Clark, Hot Runner Business Manager for Husky Technologies, breaks down maintenance practices for hot runner systems.
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