Plastics News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

has launched a tooling business to aimed at becoming a comprehensive source of expertise while maintaining regional insight and local support. based Berry said the Berry Global Tooling Services unit will make injection , blow , compression and thermoforming molds for use by its own plastics processing operations.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Eric Caron works on a laser welder at Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing. Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing designs and builds quality molds on time and at a competitive price. Its expertise lies in production parts or tooling in a very short period of time — up to 20-30% faster than competitors, according to the company.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 25, 2023

Accumold uses automated vision inspection on the press, robots, vision and laser measurement technology and noncontact white light interferometer equipment to measure micro features and surface roughness of molds and parts. This must be analyzed and reviewed early in your supplier selection journey.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 25, 2023

Article by Paul Runyan, VP Sales, Accumold In the world of micro molding, where precision and efficiency are paramount, the concept of boomerang projects can present significant challenges for both customers and micro molders. Or simply it may be that designs are just impossible to mold successfully.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

NextGen Mold Technologies offers its customers quick and effective turnaround on feasibility, design, mold maintenance, engineering changes, repairs and new tooling. What follows is my recent Q&A with the company: NextGen Mold Technologies Inc. Etienne Blvd. Consistently meets sales targets.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 11, 2022

MoldMaking Technology provides readers a variety of technical, how-to and tip-oriented pieces for an inside look at current moldmaking equipment, services, technologies, strategies and trends, typically through the perspective of industry mold builders, OEMs, suppliers and others. Matrix Tool Inc. Matrix Tool Inc.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 9, 2023

Article by Aaron Johnson, VP of Marketing and Customer Strategy, Accumold For customers looking to embrace the possibilities that exist through the micro molding of parts or components, there is a given. As such, the requirement is not for lectures at conferences and articles in learned journals explaining how the micro molding process works.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

So, as recession fears take hold, mold manufacturers face some tough decisions. They present an obvious opportunity for those mold manufacturers who don’t want to jeopardize their transition to more automated operations. Yet, few manufacturers seek several comparable offers from suppliers. Go for the low-hanging fruit.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

High-performance machining centers from leading machine tool suppliers ensure durability and versatility, offering an array of solutions for shops of all sizes. The VL30 Series features high thrust, high-efficiency linear motor drives for the X, Y and Z axes for machining hardened tool steel alloy components. Mazak Corp.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 4, 2022

Integrated stepper motors were designed into a series of sheet metal–bending press brakes for Cincinnati Inc. The integrated stepper motors operate closed-loop and communicate via CANopen. Integrated stepper motors were designed into a series of sheet metal–bending press brakes from Cincinnati Inc. (CI), Learning Objectives.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 18, 2024

A 46-year-old moldmaker and custom injection molder, Delta Mold Inc., Source | Delta Mold Inc. With 82 team members and two Charlotte, North Carolina, facilities totaling 70,000 square feet/6,503 square meters that run 24/7, Delta Mold Inc. In a typical year, the company ships three molds/week. Source | Delta Mold Inc.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 24, 2022

Industry leading suppliers offer new and upgraded machining centers and EDMs, combining their decades of experience and innovations to create machines that enable the manufacture of precision parts. For more than 55 years, Guill Tool & Engineering (West Warwick, R.I.) EDM Machines Deliver Precision Part Generation.

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HGR Inc.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

North American Automotive Tooling Spend Forecast to Reach $8.3B HRI), a leading authority to the manufacturing industry, recently released the results of the Harbour IQ in-depth study on the current state of the automotive vendor tooling industry. Harbour Results Inc., | Nov 15, 2022 | SME. Harbour Results Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 12, 2023

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: Simoldes Tools, Triangle Tool, Decatur Mold and FET Engineering The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO), taking place this year March 28-30, 2023 at the Donald E. This round of profiles features Mold Building Services. This exhibitor list is subject to change.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

.: Celebrating 50 years in business, Eifel, founded in 1973 by my father, Josef Hecker, originated as a tooling aids provider for automotive suppliers. Being an immigrant from Germany, my dad leveraged his artisan craftsmanship and ability to build relations into 15 years of tooling support in the automotive and aircraft industries.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 14, 2024

Source (All Images) | Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division As production deadlines tighten and workflows continue to become more digitized, the connectivity of software used to produce plastic injection molds is rapidly becoming a requirement.

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Additive Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

Equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, and service providers are all searching for ways to improve the bottom line. In today’s environment, these are the most valuable branding and lead generation tools available, do not underestimate them. It may seem overwhelming at first but trust me, it’s essential. Where to begin?

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2023

and Husky Technologies Mold manufacturing is an industry that is vast and varied, and so are the challenges that come with it. There’s hot runners, cutting tools, mold materials, mold components and more. Photo credit, from top left, clockwise: Xact Metal, Tungaloy, Mitutoyo America Corp.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: GF Machining Solutions, IMCO Carbide Tool, DMG MORI USA and Capture3D. 28, 2022): Cutting Tools. Mold Materials. Mold Components. Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment. Cutting Tools. Ball-End Tool Contours, Chamfers and Finishes in One Pass for Most Materials.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 22, 2024

Source | APSX LLC In a recent collaboration, injection molding machine supplier APSX-PIM and Nexa3D have integrated the APSX-PIM desktop injection molding machine with Nexa3D’s freeform injection molding (FIM) 3D printers, culminating in new possibilities for product design, prototyping and production.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cimatron, the leading CAD/CAM software supplier for the mold & die industry has released version 2024 with stronger core capabilities across all areas of the product, while incorporating new technology through collaboration with Sandvik Coromant. Electrode design is a critical aspect of the mold production process.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2023

Initially, that involved 3D printing metal tool components, details and geometries that would otherwise need to be EDM’d. Solution: Using an EOS DMLS printer and MS1 powder, an insert was printed on a stainless build plate, and pre-plumbed to connect extensive conformal cooling channels to the mold’s cooling system.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 6, 2023

KG offers molds, notching, automation and production equipment for vehicle body sealing systems headquartered in Germany with locations worldwide, including a strong presence in North America thanks to its North Carolina facility. Photo Credit, all images: PFAFF Molds Who is PFAFF? Molds for vehicle sealing systems can be intricate.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 11, 2023

Cimatron, the leading CAD/CAM software supplier for the mold & die industry has released version 2024 with stronger core capabilities across all areas of the product, while incorporating new technology through collaboration with Sandvik Coromant. Electrode design is a critical aspect of the mold production process.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 8, 2023

were enabled by both plastics design freedom and innovative tooling technologies. And where there is innovation in injection-molded plastic parts, you can expect innovation in injection-molded plastic tooling. Rear taillights feature thick injection-molded light blades in vertically elongated H shapes.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 14, 2023

The VTS SF-45 units are installed inside the machine working area to monitor actual tool working conditions without any contact while the tool is able to rotate at full spindle speed (up to 80k rpm) during data acquisition. µm, the VTS enables measurement of tools with diameters as small as 10 µm with repeatability of 0.2

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 2, 2023

The cavity plate of a 60 × 89-inch aluminum production tool for low-pressure/structural foam molding is being milled on the Fooke Endura 704Linear. CDM estimates it could rough and semi-finish/finish the large tool two to three times faster on the Fooke than on any other equipment in its shop. CDM Tool & Mfg.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 10, 2023

Photo Credit: Cimatron Cimatron , CAD/CAM software supplier for the mold and die industry, has released version 2024 of its product with stronger core capabilities, while incorporating new technology through collaboration with Sandvik Coromant. Electrode design is a critical aspect of the mold production process.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Integrating and learning how to use digital tools can help shops practice predictive maintenance and improve tool performance. Photo Credit, all images: Sandvik Coromant Today, there are many innovations in cutting tool technology. Whether a seasoned pro or novice, these technologies are new for everyone.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 4, 2024

This collaboration allows Pilot to combine its broaching expertise with Global CNC’s knowledge of machine tool interfaces so customers using the motorized slotters can increase the versatility of their machining centers and enhance productivity. The automatic tool changer holds up to 20 tools. GROB Systems, Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2023

This profile focuses on mold components and hot runners, highlighting the exhibitors who will be showcasing their innovations and technology in this area at the show. Mold Components and Hot Runners Get to Know CUMSA USA LLC The introduction of standard components for injection molds has been a critical innovation for the moldmaking industry.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

A recent development project evaluated the feasibility of using wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to produce layup tooling for complex contoured winglets mounted at the tips of the wings of MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian (shown above) remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

This is particularly relevant in the grinding of precision tools. A test was performed over a large batch of 6 mm tools where runout was measured before and after grinding at 2.5 link] Expansion of Fullcut Mill Tools Results in Wider Applications The BIG-PLUS BBT series from BIG DAISHOWA now offers a 63 mm diameter cutter.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Using the CoroPlus Tool Supply hardware, manufacturers can easily store and keep track of tools. Unite Tool Inventory Management with Tool Logistics. Unite Tool Inventory Management with Tool Logistics. The tool supply consists of software, hardware and supporting service elements.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These cobots, robotic tooling and sensing, and customizable and innovative software solutions offer efficiency and the highest levels of safety. This integration brings enhanced sensing capabilities to robotic systems, enabling users to achieve greater levels of accuracy, flexibility and responsiveness.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

India’s metal-cutting machine tools sector is one of the biggest markets for the global USD 76-B MCMT industry. India is among the world’s biggest metal-cutting machine tools markets, with sectors like automotive, general engineering, energy, and aerospace being the major demand drivers.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 26, 2023

It took about two laps around the Automate exhibitors’ space at the Huntington Place convention center in Detroit to realize that the show’s target audience is robotics and systems integrators — tech specialists that develop and implement custom automation solutions for suppliers and OEMs.

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