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Machine-Ready Blanks Help Mold Shops Reduce Production Time

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Source | TCI Precision Metals Machine-Ready Blanks from TCI Precision Metals help mold shops shorten setup time, reduce scrap and reduce in-house machining time by eliminating material preparation for a cavity, core, mold blocks and other components. TCI Precision Metals is a family-owned, precision metal services company.

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The Intersection of Robotics, Hands-on Training in Mold Design Curriculum

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The Manufacturing Center at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College is an open lab housing sophisticated equipment for students to gain hands-on experience in plastics engineering. A: Most of my time is dedicated to teaching courses in the plastics program, and I advise students both academically and in their career paths.

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Where Mold Manufacturing and Plastics Processing Connect

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Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is a trade show created to connect the entire North American plastics market under one roof, featuring a robust, pavilioned exhibit hall, free education and demonstrations and countless networking opportunities. Integrated precision injection molds, molding, metal products and assembly services.

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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Justin Jagels

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Justin is the owner and president of mold design and engineering firm J Squared Design Services LLC based in Arkansas City, Kansas. Justin designs parts, molds, tools and fixtures as specified by the customer. He has 11 years of experience designing molds/tools for the plastics and aerospace industry in Creo Parametric and CATIA V5.

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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Mike Close, SMC Ltd.

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He works with a program team of mold builders and designers in the Devens, Massachusetts, facility on product design to ensure that molds are designed and built to SMC standards. Mike began his moldmaking journey in 1976 while working at Superior Injection Molds in Southern California. headquartered in Somerset, Wisconsin.

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Hopper Alarm Prevents Run Out of Plastic Materials During Production

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Photo Credit: PCS Company PCS Company ’s Low-Level Hopper Alarm prevents plastic materials from running out during production. Simple to install, the device gives injection molders, blow molders and extruders extra assurance that production will continue, as scheduled, preventing machine shutdowns due to empty hoppers.

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Calling All Injection Molders to Submit Parts to the PTXPO Hot Shots Competition

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Photo Credit: Plastics Technology For those of you planning on attending this year’s Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30 in Rosemont, Illinois, time is running out to to enter sister publication Plastics Technology ’s Hot Shot’s Injection Molded Parts Competition. 3, 2023 to be considered.