I received this request the other day… Mashesh I want to open up a new discussion “How to do ring plunger test (check ring) in an injection molding machine” My Response When referring to a check ring performance, you need to first determine what you can evaluate. Since all check rings leak, and the amount of leakage […]
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Routsis in the Blogosphere…
Our website was recently included in a blog dedicated to teaching the use and applications of SolidWorks. This unsolicited post, entitled Plastics Engineering Tutorials for Your Classroom, discusses how plastics processing training can be helpful for cross-training part designers and students. To review this post and learn more about teaching for SolidWorks, please visit: http://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/2011/06/plastics-engineering-tutorials-for-your-classroom.html -Andy
When to Re-Torque Clamp Bolts…
I received this interesting question earlier today,,, Larry On an injection mold that is locked into the press for production for several months or a year at a time, how often should you take the machine out of service and re-check the mold clamps to make sure they have not loosened up to prevent damage and/or personal […]
Large Molding Machines…
Recently I was asked about manufacturers of larger molding machines… Customer Your recommendation on the best performing large all-electric presses – 2300 to 3000 ton range? My Response There are only a couple manufacturers who produce all-electric molding machines at this size range and I provided those names. My suggestion was to wait until NPE2012 […]
Measuring Water Flow…
This question came across my desk last week… MJ If I want to measure the flow rate in the mold cooling system, should I measure the water coming IN the mold or the water going OUT of the mold? My Response Either is OK. Unless there is a leak, the IN and OUT flow rates […]