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Laser weld repair tool gains design award label
StarWeld Tool Open laser system - designed for repairing tools and molds and doing repair work on large tools on-site - has won international design label 'iF product design award 2006'. Brochure available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (22 May 2006)
VMC's box construction lengthens tool life
Box way construction in a vertical machining centre improves cutting tool life, which allows a large mould to be cut with the same tool throughout the lengthy operation.
News from Cincinnati Machine UK (19 May 2006)
Hot runner system made for single stage ISBM
Retrofitable proprietary hot runner technology for single stage ISBM gives excellent temperature uniformity, a wider process window, quicker start up and easier maintenance.
News from R&D Tool and Engineering (27 April 2006)
3D mould software speeds up design time
3D mould design software database of standard components will make mould design with the software even faster - in the generation of the initial design and when making design modifications. Brochure available
News from Delcam (24 April 2006)
Toolmaking Web site includes global sourcing
Global tool sourcing, automation engineering services and plastics process management consultancy are included along with toolmaking products and services on an updated toolmaker's Web site.
News from Mason Pinder Toolmakers (20 April 2006)
One software completes mould making projects
User application article A mould-maker, producing injection moulding tools and stamping dies, saught a total software package that would allow it to finish a project completely without purchasing several systems.
News from Missler Software (17 April 2006)
Mould-making CAD modules are integrated
Integrated mould making CAD module offers powerful, industry-specific solutions for designing products and producing tools for mold making and cutting tool production.
News from Missler Software (14 April 2006)
Device promotes injection moulding 'zero defects'
Claimed to be a major step forward in achieving 'zero defects' in injection moulding, a compact device incorporates eight signal amplifiers for process optimisation, monitoring and documentation.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 April 2006)
Mould pressure sensors are simpler to install
Single wire technology indirect mould pressure sensors, with an increased maximum operating temperature of 200 deg C, is also ideal for multi-cavity mould applications.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 3 April 2006)
Mould coatings release friction composites
Mould release coatings for molding friction materials - including customised coatings - provide fast, clean mold release for applications such as automobile and truck brake composite products.
News from Huron Technologies (29 March 2006)
Laser welds large moulds, tools on-site
A laser system repairs large tools and moulds on-site and uses a cantilever arm with the fiber-coupled laser to work surfaces very accurately in any position with minimal set-up times. Brochure available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (28 March 2006)
Visualise, quantify, compare Moldflow results
Unlike static 3D viewers, Moldflow Communicator allows Moldflow users to understand the assumptions behind a given set of analysis results to gain insight required to make critical design decisions.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs ( 7 March 2006)
Nozzles avoid having complex nested mould elements
User application article Nozzles that combine the advantages of a single nozzle with those of a standard multi-nozzle are being used in the tooling of a healthcare supplier to mould vestige-free plastics protective caps.
News from DMS Diemould Service Co (22 February 2006)
Plastics simulation software adds speed, accuracy
Plastics simulation software has coupled 3D Flow solver up to eight times faster, and renders more accurate temperature and shear heating calculations and predicts air traps.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (17 February 2006)
Tools every molder should have
Technical background article In today's increasingly competitive global environment, manufacturers must use every tool at their disposal to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and improve process yields, says David Duarte.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs ( 8 February 2006)
Tunnel gate insert avoids gate vestiges
An innovative tunnel gate insert reduces the time and cost necessary to design and build injection moulds for parts, which must be absolutely free of gate vestiges.
News from DMS Diemould Service Co (24 January 2006)
Micro-milling gives mould-makers opportunities
Technical background article Micro-milling brings opportunities for mould makers who are seeking to differentiate themselves, generate more business, and be better positioned against lower-wage competitors.
News from Cimatron UK (19 January 2006)
PET tooling specialist to move to larger facility
Global PET tooling specialist R and D Tool and Engineering have confirmed that their UK operation will be relocating to a larger purpose-built facility in July 2006.
News from R&D Tool and Engineering (16 January 2006)
Trends in mould and die making reviewed
Technical background article Surviving European mould makers are investing in CAD/CAM and unmanned machining to reduce labour costs, shorten delivery times and meet overseas competition, writes Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles (11 January 2006)
Cleaning system cleans micro tooling
User application article In the manufacture of micro-tooling for non-silicon micro components, a cleaning system has been developed, which is capable of removing very fine particles without damaging surface finish.
News from Engis (UK) ( 9 January 2006)
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