Q: What hot runner technology is geared toward micro parts?

A: A new process that pressurizes the polymer inside the hot runner it can increase the allowable residence time so for micro parts you can almost eliminate the cold runner from all applications.

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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Christina Fuges

Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology

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I got a chance to sit down with Westfall Technik’s Jeff Tullar (Sr. Director of Tooling and Technology Sales) and Vijay Kudchadkar (Director of Advanced Engineering) to talk about their patented M3 micro-machine with ISOKOR™ technology for runnerless micro molds and molding. We also discussed the focus of the company’s new CEO, his focus on integration, working together towards the bigger picture and coming up with new innovations.