Advantages of Xyloy(TM) Injection Moldable Metal Alloys
Xyloy(TM) Injection Moldable Metal is distinctly different. It's not metal injection molding (MIM), powder injection molding (PIM), metal-filled plastic, or thixomolding. Instead, Xyloy is a non-ferrous alloy, pelletized for use with conventional feeding systems and tooling already in use for plastics. Xyloy can produce the same parts, but it allows design flexibility and even parts...
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3D Systems Supports Redfish Instruments' New Apple Enabled Multimeter
Overview: Redfish Instruments (www.redfishinstruments.com) develops electronic devices that function in tandem with the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod-touch. Redfish Instruments' iDVM device is the world's first iPhone, iPad, and iPod-touch enabled digital multimeter that wirelessly transmits voltage, current, and resistance measurements for enhanced visualization, data sharing, and data logging....
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Offering weld line strength and fuel resistance, extrudable-grade Hostaform XT20(TM) is suitable for technical pipes and hoses. Product operates at service temperatures from -40 to 80-
Read More »Despatch Industries Sells Custom Binder Removal Oven for Metal Injection Molding Application
Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A. - Despatch Industries, the world's leading thermal processing equipment provider for over one hundred years, recently received an order for a custom LND, nitrogen atmosphere, reach-in oven with PLC control system. The customer, who has purchased similar ovens from Despatch in the past, will use the equipment to perform the binder removal step in their metal injection...
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Why Use A Locking Cord?
Learn about the benefits of using locking cords in applications that rely on extensive technological infrastructures.
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LRM a Gold Medalist in SPE Parts Competition
Rockledge, Florida - LRM Industries International, Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, is the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011 Parts Competition Winner in heavy gauge vacuum forming, as a Gold Medalist. The winning part is ValuStair(TM), a 22 ft. by 4 ft. unitary thermoplastic staircase, produced using LRM's unique patented STF Sheetless ThermoForming(TM) technology on a production line...
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Validation of Processes for Custom Injection Molding
Validation of processes function is to define the method of performing and documenting process validation. This is beneficial to the customer because it provides an opportunity to prevent injection molded product from being manufactured that does not meet their specifications. Customers usually require validation of processes when the product quality can not be verified without destroying the...
Read More »Beach Erosion Solution Sees Pilot U.S. Installation
After many years of investigation, research and development Granger Plastics Company has a pilot installation of its revolutionary Sandsaver product. The Sandsaver is a natural solution to beach erosion. The Sandsaver is a rotationally molded polyethylene module which both reduces erosion and builds beach at the same time. This practically indestructible part can be used over and over again to...
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New Injection Moldable Metal Alloys from Cool Polymers Successfully Demo'd at Milacron Function
Offers OEMs and Custom Molders a New Way to Expand Services and Product Lines BATAVIA, OH - Cool Polymers, Inc. recently highlighted the molding of Xyloy(TM) injection moldable metal alloys on Milacron Roboshot all-electric plastic injection molding machines. The demonstration took place at an open house sponsored by Milacron, a leading manufacturer of injection molding machines. Hundreds of...
Read More »Injection Molding Process Validation Using Scientific Molding
Developing the process validation around the following four plastic variables allows the flexibility to move the validated mold and process to any comparable molding machine. Plastic Melt Temperature Use the material manufactures recommended melt temperature for process development and verify with a calibrated melt probe to check the plastic melt temperature. As a general rule of thumb the heat...
Read More »A. Schulman Wins Four Society of Plastics Engineers' European Automotive Awards, Including Innovation Award for Seat Belt Microphone for Audi
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2010 - A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHLM) recently received four 2010 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) European automotive awards, including the highly prestigious Innovation Award for the seat belt microphone manufactured for Audi. The award-winning seat belt microphone for the Audi R8 Spyder allows drivers to make and receive clear and undisturbed hands-free cell phone...
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Ensure Safety, Reliability in Your Cement Plant with Aerzen Blowers and Compressors
Aerzen offers blowers and compressors for challenging cement applications such as pneumatic conveying from raw mill to raw meal silos, combustion air, cement silos fluidization, and more. At Aerzen, safety is our top priority. Check out our video to learn more.
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