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Moldmaking-Related Technology Highlights

This month’s tech roundup highlights mold materials and other miscellaneous technologies for moldmaking needs.

Hot Runners

3D-Printed Manifold Engineered to Eradicate Dead Spots Behind Valve Pins

Hasco Hot Runner introduces the Steamrunner Shadowfree hot runner system that aims to reduce material waste and elevate product quality in the injection molding process.

Hot Runners

Hot Runner Nozzle is Enhanced With Interchangeable Needle Gate Chamber

Hasco Hot Runner introduces the replaceable needle valve prechamber Xgate to its Vario Shot nozzle series for precise needle guidance, resistance to aggressive plastics and as a tailored hot runner solution.

Hot Runners

VIDEO: Why Is Sustainability Important to Mold Builders

Marta Orozco with DME shares ways mold builders can be a part of building a more sustainable future.
#sustainability

Automation

Automation System Loads up Expandability, Scalability and Precision for Moldmakers

The expandable, scalable, open architecture of the System 3R Transformer system by GF Machining Solutions permits integration of various technologies to optimize mold machining operations and meet any facility’s requirements.

Machining

Enhanced Jig Grinder Features Meet Manufacturing Flexibility Requirements

The Mitsui Seiki J350G offers mold and die-makers one of the largest available infeed stroke ranges to grind multiple features automatically without changing wheels, a smaller footprint and more advanced CNC controls.

Design & Mfg. Software

CAM Automation, Hot Runners, Asset Management & More: The Best of August

What does CAM automation, hot runners, and simulation software all have in common? They are all topics that made it into our top ten most-viewed content pieces in August. 

Maintenance & Repair

A Simple Guide to Spindle Repair

Understand the causes of spindle failure and the steps for proper repair.
#tips

Machining

Jig Grinder for Mold and Die Increases Rigidity for High Precision

The Hardinge Hauser 2000 combines grinding and hard milling features under one machine, featuring a dual-frame design, elimination of transverse forces and more to ensure highly accurate machining capabilities.  

Automation

Digital Customer Platform Expands Automation Convenience, Support

KUKA introduces a relaunched my.KUKA.com platform, offering expanded user interface and product finding capabilities for an intuitive, easy-to-use destination for in-depth customer resources and support.