Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Plastic Injection Moulding",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release 'Space Puzzle' moulds for RP and production from
Protoform, which we summarised at the time by saying "Space Puzzle Molding is a rapid prototyping and a production tool moulding small volumes for trials and then asily modifid for volume production tooling".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Better costing for plastics manufacturer from
Gould Group International: "New financial, manufacturing and costing system for plastics manufacturers to be installed at Silkjet".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Reed Exhibitions (UK)
- take a look at Electronics manufacturing show previewed
which says: "Here is a preview of some of the products and services - including manufacturing and quality control - to be exhibited at the UK's forthcoming Nepcon show".
Take a look also at the news release from ABB Robotics, Automated injection mould cell is robot assisted,
as well as Injection mould cell boosts manufacturing 100% from Bishop-Wisecarver Corp,
and Production line for finishing plastic components from Balda.
See also:
IT linking products and documents
(October 2006)
Proquis helped Barkley Plastics by linking products and documents
Precision plastic injection moulding capabilities
(October 2006)
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has announced it will consolidate its Bowmanville, Ontario precision plastic injection moulding capabilities into existing Precision Components (PCG) facilities
Medical multi-cavity dies machined by EDM
(September 2006)
Supplying single and multiple cavity tooling for the injection moulding machines is a 'groundbreaking' die sink EDM, installed in a UK medical and technical moulder, producing mcro-moulds
Accessing Asian plastics moulding opportunities
(September 2006)
In response to growing demand, an Anglo-Chinese company has developed 'Break-Free Asia' that offers a genuine gateway to low-cost manufacture in South Asia with highest quality standards
Transducer offers non-contact positioning accuracy
(July 2006)
BIW transducer is believed to be a first in linear positioning technology - offering superior non-contact positioning accuracy in a form factor matching a linear pot, with a price that is comparable
Injection mould grippers change automatically
(May 2006)
Gripper changing mechanism significantly improves productivity on automated plastic injection moulding cells and automatically and simultaneously connects or disconnects all fluid lines
Internet communications keeps track on wire
(April 2006)
EDMs Using the flexibility of the Internet for remote access and machine management of its nine wire EDMs will give a subcontractor very effective communication with the machines' control systems
Sandretto signs Taiwanese injection moulder deal
(March 2006)
Injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK, has signed an agency deal with FCS Machinery of Taiwan, to sell FCS injection moulders of 350kN to 3.5MN locking force capacity
Injection mouldings sourced in China
(December 2005)
British firm launches broking service for manufacturers to source injection mouldings from China - the service from five factories is offering tooling, moulding, assembly and packaging
Metals injection moulds steels and alloys
(November 2005)
Metal injection moulding proiduces parts in steel in a similar way to plastic injection moulding with complex shapes, fine detail, accurate dimensions and smooth surfaces, at economic costs
Software minimises mould robot set-up times
(November 2005)
Plastics - Mould is a software product for easy programming of ABB robots used for plastic injection moulding applications, which minimises learning curve, set-up time and error recovery time
Non-contact transducer matches linear pots
(November 2005)
First non-contact transducer to match wear-prone linear pots in form factor and cost and uses patented, pulsed-inductive technology to provide superior performance and reliability
Electro-mechanical actuators - a growing market
(November 2005)
Nick Brooker explains why the designers of modern forklift trucks are turning to electro-mechanical actuators, which, among other benefits, do not run the risk of oil leakage
Video measuring reduces mould inspection time
(September 2005)
Speed and precision of a video measuring system allowed mould maker to reduce its inspection time and 'free-up' the 'first off' inspection checks
Versatile robot serves injection moulders
(August 2005)
Backward-bending, steam-washable robot is available in four versions, and its high payload makes it the strongest robot on the market in its class for injection moulders up to 2500kN
Robot Technology Days See Product Launches
(May 2005)
ABB is set to host two more of its technology days on July 6 and 7, at the ABB Solutions Centre, Milton Keynes (UK)
Robot cell boosts moulder's performance by 100%
(January 2005)
A robotic injection moulding cell has boosted a moulded plastics novelty company's manufacturing performance by over 100 per cent and raised its competitiveness in a tough market
TM Robotics delighted with new Turkish distributor
(January 2005)
TM Robotics has agreed a new alliance with Turkish systems integrator EMS Robotik, which now offers the Toshiba Machine range of SCARA robots as well as Shibaura Cartesian linear actuators
TM Robotic appoints Turkish representatives
(December 2004)
TM Robotics has agreed a new alliance with Turkish systems integrator EMS Robotik. As a result, EMS Robotik now offers the Toshiba Machine range of SCARA robots
Fabrics for plastic injection moulding
(October 2004)
New engineered materials help automotive manufacturers increase efficiencies, lower costs and offer improved part mouldability
Hydraulic oils formulated to increase productivity
(August 2004)
Latest hydraulic oils meet the demands of engineering companies looking to reduce downtime and maximise productivity from machinery by reducing corrosion, contamination and sludge
Abrasive polishing products distributor appointed
(July 2004)
The Grinding Centre, based in Glasgow, has been appointed as distributor in Scotland for Engis (UK) diamond abrasive polishing compounds and accessories
Ideas Into Reality
(March 2004)
HBC Engineering Solutions was formed after an MBO on 1st April 2003, and currently has a turnover of 17m (GBP)
3D printer produces high-quality models
(February 2004)
Offering easy finishing, friendly multi-user network 3-D printing, a 3D printer produces high-quality models at an affordable price, without geometric limitations
Plastics moulding work monitored in real time
(February 2004)
Real-time production monitoring of plastics moulding system can be attached to virtually any type of cyclic discrete manufacturing equipment and interfaced to enterprise-wide systems
Moldflow acquires American MSI Corporation
(February 2004)
Moldflow Corporation has announced completion of the acquisition of the privately-held American MSI Corporation (AMSI), a leading solution provider of hot runner control systems for injection mouldin
Laser process fast-prototypes dense metal parts
(December 2003)
Up to 100% dense metal prototypes are produced directly from CAD data using a laser-operated process at a rate of typically 5cm3 per hour for dense steel
Latest, reliable EDM wins orders for young subby
(August 2003)
Though established for less than a year a young EDM subby already has a full order book for a wide range of EDM work, from aerospace, automotive and plastics injection moulding sectors
Flat plastic components at low cost
(June 2003)
A wide variety of flat plastic components can be manufactured at low cost with customDesignTechnologies' computer controlled production facilities based in Oxfordshire
Moulding software shortened time-to-market
(May 2003)
Software, with seamless CAD integration, allowed the testing of every part and mould concept for manufacturing feasibility before a tool was cut, when the cost of change is minimal
Investment in software and machinery beats all
(April 2003)
That this mould shop believes it 'miles faster' in delivery than its competition is owed to its being very flexible in the toolroom and having the right investment in machinery and software
Probe wins more machining utilisation on VMC
(February 2003)
Simply by adding a touch probe to its new vertical machining centre, Rutland Plastics realised almost another seven hours of additional machining time a week
Tooling systems maker reports strong growth
(February 2003)
Automation tooling systems maker reported a 24% increase in revenue driven by strong growth in automation systems, precision components and solar operations
ATS acquires Micro Precision Plastics
(February 2003)
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has acquired a leading micro-precision plastic injection moulding company to add to the industry-leading capabilities of its Precision Components Group