automation Increase efficiency
While the company has embraced the many advantages the automated cell provides—increased throughput, the ability to take on more work and faster timing—they acknowledge that the changes have led to some challenges. […]
How to do fire protection in EDM machine
Today’s EDM machines are typically very safe; however, in spite of safety features fires on sinker EDMs still happen. These fires, coupled with the ready supply of flammable liquids in EDM environments, can go from a small spark to a devastating fire in moments. The key to protecting against these fires is fast, yet reliable, [...]
Introduction to Nozzle and Control Module Technology
Managing heat and delivering resin at a consistent temperature is the role of the nozzle. There are several features that one should consider before making a nozzle choice. It is important to maintain consistent heat due to the temperature processing window unique to today's highly engineered resins. Engineered resins have an ideal target temperature that [...]
Equipment expansion helps finding new business
the decision to buy new equipment is a smart business decision that coincided with customer demand. Two markets/industries have been growth sectors for us with regard to tooling: medical/healthcare and packaging/caps/closures—both of which demand the ability to produce rounds with consistent accuracy, […]
How to save cost when running mold project
Often, in order to decrease tooling costs, a long-established design approach is specified for several mold builders to quote, and the lowest bid wins. However, a different mindset could yield much greater savings not only at the mold build and initial production launch, but also over the lifetime of the tool. […]
How to do a good service of mold project
One way to improve the success of molds being transferred is to offer sampling/tryout capabilities to your customers. Once you accept a tool transfer, […]
About Doing hot runner components by Yourself
Some mold builders will elect to buy the hot runner components, machine the hot half plates and install the system themselves to save money. In these cases, there are two options available. […]
How to Purchase a Hot Runner System
A key component in any hot runner system is the nozzle or drop. Nozzles fall into four main categories: torpedo, valve gate, edge gate and multi tip. Edge gate nozzles are used to gate on a part at 90 degrees to the parting line. There are two varieties of such nozzles. […]
Introduction to Market Trends of mold industry
market globalization has resulted in OEMs’ current strategy of launching new products on a global basis. In order to reduce costs and to guarantee high quality at all locations, the trend is for OEMs to separate the tooling from the injection molding, […]
What is Compression molding?
Compression molding is a method of molding in which the molding material, generally preheated, is first placed in an open, heated mold cavity. […]