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Technologies for Maintaining, Repairing and Surface Treating Your Molds
This technology roundup covers everything from laser repair and mold protection coatings to in-house maintenance services and education tools for learning best practices behind taking care of injection molds.
5 Hot Runner Tips for Moldmakers and Molders
Best practices for initial hot runner tryouts and effective preventive maintenance.
Valve Gate Sequencer Gives More Exacting Moldfilling Control
PCS is presenting the state-of-the-art Polimold system which enables more control at the opening and closing of hot runner valve gate pins.
SPE Mold Technologies to Present Apprentice of the Year Award in 2024
The new award gives all domestic and internationally active students, collegiate or apprentices in pursuit of Journey-level credentials as a moldmaker, mold designer or mold repair technician a chance to be recognized.
Intelligent Mold Cleaners Support Proper Mold Maintenance
PCS is now distributing the CoolingCare Systems from Fado Group, an end-to-end solution with intelligent tutorial, cleaning and maintenance functions.
Moldmaking-Related Technology Highlights
This month’s tech roundup highlights mold materials and other miscellaneous technologies for moldmaking needs.
PCS Company Appoints Mark Casey as Outside Sales Rep for Southeastern US
Plastics industry veteran Mark Casey brings his management and engineering service repertoire to establish new business for PCS and enhance current customer operations.
Up Close and Personal With Precision Molds and Molding
MoldMaking Technology's Christina Fuges and Tony Deligio with Plastics Technology were onsite together at the Dynamic Group in Ramsey, Minnesota, to see how its moldmaking and molding capabilities come together to grow the business as part of an AMBA Facility Tour.
Product Innovations Pushing the Mold
Another tech roundup is here to provide an overview of technologies and services on the market for moldmakers. Featured in this roundup are cutting tools, mold components and more.
High-Speed Steel Ejector Pins for Plastic Injection Molds
Latest addition to PCS’ line of ejector pins features high carbon content for higher wear resistance in high-speed steel pins.
Let Go! Leverage Your Mindset, Elevate Yourself as a Leader, Drive Organizational Purpose
AMBA Conference 2023 motivates me (and moldmakers) to let go of traditional mindsets to move (the industry) forward.
Hopper Alarm Prevents Run Out of Plastic Materials During Production
Simple-to-install device by PCS gives injection molders, blow molders and extruders the ability to prevent machine shutdowns due to empty hoppers.
How to Build a Better-Performing Hot Runner Mold
Early stage communication across the supply chain about design considerations optimizes hot runner mold performance.
Tech Roundup: Making Sure Your Moldmaking Needs Are Met
This month’s roundup features products, processes and services involved with additive manufacturing, maintenance and repair, mold components and more. To learn more about the products, read on.
Mold Racks Offer Safe, Practical Access and Storage Solutions
PCS Company’s Mold Storage Racks enable shop personnel to work safely and efficiently, while also providing support and protection for molds, dies and other equipment.
Solving Mold Alignment Problems with the Right Alignment Lock
Correct alignment lock selection can reduce maintenance costs and molding downtime, as well as increase part quality over the mold’s entire life.
Molded Part Protection Against Production Damage, Contamination
PCS Moldshields, clear plastic “curtains,” help contain molded parts once ejected from the mold, enabling fewer damaged or contaminated parts, and thus less waste.
To the Next Level: Hot Runners, Mold Components Solutions and Services
Moldmaking can be a complex business, but things can be simplified with the right hot runner and mold component technologies and services.
Mold Lifting Rings Offer Efficient Mold and Die Management
PCS Company's Codipro Mold Lifting Rings are said to provide more efficient material handling and moving of molds and dies in any shop or molding facility.
MMT's Most-Viewed March Content: Digitalization in Tooling, The Leadtime Leader Awards & More
March was a big month for MoldMaking Technology. Not only did we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, PTXPO, and announced the return of the Leadtime Leader award, we also continued to cover some of your favorite topics. Take a look at what you might have missed in March.
VIDEO: Taking a People Before Product Approach to Growing a Business
Angela Elsey, President of PCS Company, shares her journey into moldmaking, perspective on the industry and plans for the business.
Technology Roundup: New/Improved Technologies You Don't Want to Miss
With all the technology joining the market, moldmaking is a versatile, ever-evolving industry. As such, this technology roundup has no specific theme — it features a variety of products for applications and solutions across the industry.
How to Transition From a Cold to Hot Runner Mold
Reducing cycle time and costs while also freeing up your machines for other projects are advantages gained by using hot runners that no one can ignore. But where does one begin transitioning from cold to hot runners?
PTXPO 2023 Preview: Advancing the Mold With Featured Mold Component, Hot Runner Technology
There’s no doubt mold components and hot runners are important parts of the moldmaking industry. This preview gives mold buyers, mold builders and injection molders a look into PTXPO exhibitors displaying these technologies at the show.
Making Quick and Easy Kaizen Work for Your Shop
Within each person is unlimited creative potential to improve shop operations.
PCS Company Now Distributing i-mold Tunnel Gate Inserts in the US
Mold component product enables automatic degating of plastic parts from hot runners during ejection.
MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products
MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.
Technologies, Services Moving Moldmakers Forward
Featured in this technology roundup are products, processes and services related to cutting tools, hot runners and more for the next-level mold builder.
Advancing the Mold With New Technologies
This roundup is full of products and services that help answer concerns and meet needs for the industry. Featured in this roundup are hot runners, mold components, mold materials and more.
Technology Roundup: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment Essentials
This roundup focuses on maintenance, repair and surface treatment for mold equipment. Utilizing these helpful products and services can help save time and money.
Universal Lubricant Designed for Injection Molds, Extreme Manufacturing Environments
PCS Company presents Min-Lube, an advance grease offering thermal, oxidative and mechanical stability for high-wear, high-temperature applications.
PCS Company Reveals Personnel Changes
Kelly Beauchamp joins the product marketing team as a product manager, and Ken Berger is appointed to application engineer.
Bypass Filtration System Exceed Oil Cleanliness for Injection Mold Machines
PCS Company’s new chrome high-pressure oil filters come in three units for use with hydraulic and hybrid injection molding machines.
Nozzle Leak Detector Helps Avoid Costly Repairs, Downtime
PCS Company’s Nozzle Leak Detector (NLD) can sense plastic leakage between the mold and the machine nozzle, catching the problem before major maintenance is required.
Hot Runner Mold, Cable Checker Troubleshoots Mold System Failure
PCS Company’s MoldXChecker and CableXChecker offerings detect open and shorted circuits and troubleshoots faulty temperature control cables respectively.
Conformal-Cooled Sprue Bushings Line Expanded
PCS Company has added a 3/4-in radius for the U and B Series bushings options.
Online Mold Base Configurator for Simplified Mold Base Ordering
PCS Company’s online Mold Base Configurator enables a three-step process to configure and order high-quality mold bases.
PCS Company Names New President
Angela Elsey, who has served as director of finance for PCS Company since 2019, has been promoted to president of the company.
“Molds Make a Difference” at the Plastics Technology Expo
That was the sentiment of every person who came up to the MoldMaking Technology booth during last week’s Plastics Technology Expo to grab their giveaway “Molds Make” t-shirt after working the aisles seeking technology and process solutions and making new business connections.
Amerimold 2021 Post-Show Flashback: Build
MMT looks back on the return of an in-person Amerimold in September after a year-long pandemic.
PCS Expands Molding Solutions Product Line with Molders Choice
Molders Choice joins PCS Company to help drive the growth of the Molding Solutions product portfolio.
PCS Company Promotes Oil Filtration Solutions
PCS Company will be exhibiting its oil filtration technologies dedicated to quality, clean oil to improve the performance and life expectancy of all components at Amerimold 2021.
Dual-Function Ultrasonic Polisher Capable of Demanding Polishing, Deburring Task Execution
Giving the versatility of both ultrasonic and mechanical polishing, the PCS Company Ultramax DF unit enables users to polish right up to the wall, or finish to an edge.
PCS Unveils New Company Website
PCS has released their new company website with features to help customers find exactly what they need, the company says.
Bronze Ejector Bushings Offer Superior Performance for Toughness
Solid bronze guided ejector bushings from PCS Company offer superior performance for toughness, tensile strength and low coefficient of friction.
Descaling Cart and Solution Cleans, Coats and Prevents Corrosion in Cooling Lines
PCS Company, together with iD Additives, announces the environmentally friendly Eco-Pro 360 Descaler Cart and Solution.
MMT Chats: Fighting COVID-19 with Collaboration
Next Chapter Manufacturing, Muskegon Community College, PCS Company and Concept Molds chat about a coalition they formed to produce face shields to help fight COVID-19.
Connect & Learn at Molding 2020
With Molding 2020 only a couple weeks away, catch up on who will be attending and what you can learn from this educational conference.
How to Use a Conformally Cooled Sprue Bushing to Reduce Cycle Time and Ease Cost Pressures
Use of a new conformally cooled sprue bushing helped solve Midwest Mold Services’ problem with a big sprue that was hard to cool and preventing faster ejection times.
Noteworthy News: Teaming Up
Catch up on the latest business partnerships within the moldmaking community from Hurco Companies, Inc., iD Additives, Inc., PCS Company, RJG and HRSflow.
iD Additives Names PCS Company Exclusive Distributor
iD Additives, Inc. has named PCS Company of Fraser, Michigan, as its exclusive distributor to injection molders and moldmakers in the U.S.A. for its iD Eco-Pro 360 rust removal systems.
Tech Trends: Component Collection
This week’s highlighted mold component products can provide simple solutions for identification, prevent mold damage, offer time-saving advantages and monitor exact cavity pressure for your business’s production needs.
Live Show Floor Recap from Amerimold 2019
In the midst of exhibitors breaking down at the close of Amerimold 2019, the MoldMaking Technology editorial team set up shop at the MMT booth to do a live Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, sharing some immediate insight and feedback on this annual event.
2019 Technology Review: Mold Components
MoldMaking Technology’s 2019 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide offers some of the latest highlighted products and services from supplier companies from a variety of categories, including mold components.
Custom Mold Base Expansion Provides Greater Customer Service
PCS Company announces the expansion of its custom mold base capabilities.
2019 Leadtime Leader Award Winner: X-Cell Tool and Mold Inc.–The Continuous Drive for Perfection
Continued investment in new technologies and automation has enabled this moldmaker to maintain shorter lead times no matter how large or complex the mold build.
Angle Pin Inserts Reduce Setup Times
PCS Company’s angle pin inserts reduce setup time by allowing the moldmaker to machine while doing other flat work.
Undercut Release Component's 3D Ball Adapter Prevents Binding
PCS Co. says its new ProLifter is self-aligning and compensates for any misalignment from cumulative manufacturing tolerances and compound angles.
2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Hot Runners
MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including hot runners.
Welding Pre-hardened 40 Rockwell Material
Key tips help ensure safe shop welding practices when using pre-hardened 40 Rockwell material.
2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Mold Components
MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including mold components.
NPE2018 Video Recap: Exhilaration, Innovation and Inspiration
MoldMaking Technology’s editorial team recaps some highlights from the show floor at NPE2018, including a technology slideshow, seven podcasts recorded live from the event and a video.
Collaboration Features Power of Machining, Molds and Robotics
The Boy Machines booth at NPE2018 features a machine from Boy Machines, molds from M.R. Mold & Engineering, a mold base and sprue bushings from PCS Company and a take-out robot from Yushin America. The collaboration produces a bottle opener.
Hot Runner Technologies Aim to Simplify Moldmakers’ Approaches
Hot runner suppliers are developing solutions that remove complexities from the way that moldmakers and molders design, control and maintain their processes.
Moldmaking Hits Nebraska
Looking for an opportunity to see what’s new in products and technologies for mold building and molding? Then join MMT on October 3rd in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Technology Showcase, Hot Runners and Mold Components
Take a look at this week's slideshow to see products that make building and/or maintaining molds more efficient and cost-effective.
Slideshow: Hot Runner Technology
Check out a few of the latest products in hot runner technology.
Moldmaking Hits the Northeast
Looking for local opportunities to see what's new in products and technologies for mold building and molding? Then mark your calendar for two events hitting the Northeast this fall, and MoldMaking Technology will be there to catch up on what's happening.
Closest to the Pin Contest at PCS Booth #2571
Enter to WIN A FREE: Aluminum Mold Base, Stainless Steel Mold Base, platen GUARD™ Locating Rings.
Mold Coating Quick Cure
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Integrating Hot Runner Mold Construction
Realize time and cost saving benefits from the use of integrated systems when compared to traditional hot runner manufacturing methods
Nanotechnology Benefits to the Mold
Nano-formulated mold coatings can address the part fill and release challenges that come with highly complicated design requirements, expedited manufacturing expectations and high raw material prices for molds and resins.
How to Evaluate Hot Runner Nozzless
The way to choose the right hot runner nozzle is to evaluate the entire molding system first.
Lean Manufacturing Trims Leadtimes
Moldmakers aren't the only ones reducing leadtimes. Component and hot runner suppliers are delivering their equipment and supplies faster to accommodate industry demand.
Defining the Standard Mold Base
When buying a standard mold base there should be expectations regarding quality, price and delivery.
Automated In-Mold Marking for Plastic Injection Mold Tools
The importance of plastic part traceability and how to achieve it.
Five Rules to Problem Solving in Your Shop
The best time to train your shop personnel is when an error is first detected; it also is the best time to solve a problem.
Mold Base Advancements Set a New Standard
Further standardization and more options allow moldmakers to concentrate on fine detail.
Interchangeable Plate System Saves Moldmaker Time and Money
It's not just a mold building "product", it's a "method" for better moldmaking.