However, this method has a cost because it requires the design of a steel mold, which allows the duplication of many series parts. This is why it is not recommended for designs for small series. For this, silicone molding is preferred, for example. (See our section on silicone molding.)

The American inventor John Wesley Hyatt patented the first injection molding machine in 1872. This machine was relatively simple compared to the machines in use today: it worked like a large hypodermic needle, using a plunger to inject plastic into a mold through a heated cylinder. At the time, they produced principally necklaces, buttons, and combs.

We decreased the time-to-production dramatically by introducing a dedicated streamlined order and delivery process for the program. This way, we can guarantee fast and efficient responses to your requests and quick fulfilment for your order.

In 1919, Arthur Eichengrün developed the first injection molding press, which can be considered the first modern injection molding machine. A few years later, in 1926, Eckert and Ziegler patented the first injection molding machine with commercial characteristics. The 1930s saw the emergence of the first injection molding machines in France. This marked the start of plastic household items and toys on the consumer market.

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Thermoplastic injection, or injection molding, use the thermoplastic properties of certain materials to inject a softened plastic into a mold to create an impression from it. This technique provides the best quality for your productions of large and very large series.

We offer two machine lines with a wide clamping force range: The all-electric and extremely compact e-mac (1,000 kN – 1,800 kN) and the hydraulic tie-bar-less victory (500 kN – 4,000 kN). Both products are available with or without a robot or automation. The machines can also be customized (with limited options) to meet your specific requirements upon request.

With its unique and accurate simulation methods, extensive material data and web-based services, Ultrasim® computer-aided engineering (CAE) is an unrivalled offering for BASF customers. BASF pioneered the integration of simulation for plastics in 1999, laying the foundation for today's CAE service...

The industry developed rapidly in the 1940s, following huge demand for inexpensive, mass-produced products. In 1946, the American inventor James Watson Hendry built the first machine with injection screws, allowing much more precise control of the injection speed and the quality of the products produced. This machine made it possible to add colored or recycled plastic to the virgin material prior to injection. Today, machines with injection screws represent the vast majority of all injection machines.

With the launch of the new models MATIC Water 160 12 B and MATIC Water 160 24 B, the Swiss company Tool-Temp AG sets new standards in temperature control technology and pressure water tempering units with its MATIC product...

Handheld laser welding has become a transformative technology in metal joining and fabrication. This technique harnesses the precision, speed and versatility of laser technology and provides significant advantages over traditional welding methods. Handheld laser welding will be on display at this...

As the Czech and Slovak economy is largely dependent on manufacturing exports and trade, productivity is a priority for the manufacturing segment. David Svoboda, CEO of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery Česko spol. s r.o., analyses what drives plastics processing customers to gain control...

Easypure improves the quality of recycled plastic by removing odorous substances after pelletization in mechanical recycling. The system allows temperature, air and residence time to be adjusted manually or automatically. Easypure operates continuously and prevents the spread of...

At the Fakuma from 15 to 19 October, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present to its visitors high-performance injection molding technology with minimal energy consumption at booth No. 1204 in hall B1 under the motto of “Performance & Efficiency”. The presentation’s main focus lies on the SmartPower...

The advantage of this method is that it allows the duplication of many identical objects of high quality, thanks to the re-use of the mold, and in the right material. This is why this method is particularly suited to large or very large series production. A final advantage is that the parts thus designed require little or no subsequent machining.

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The principle of plastic injection is the use of heat to soften a thermoplastic (TP) material in the form of pellets. The softened material is kneaded and injected into an endless screw. The rotation of the screw and the pressure added inserts the material into a mold. The material then takes on the impression of the mold. After cooling, the object takes on solid form and can be removed from the mold. The mold can then be reused for another injection.

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The thermoplastic injection molding industry has evolved over the years: initially focused on the production of combs and buttons, it has evolved to the production of a wide range of products for many industries including automotive, medical, aerospace, consumer products, toys, plumbing, packaging, and construction.

DataPhysics Instrumenst has launched the world's first portable contact angle analyzer, the PCA 200 - a fully autonomous device for one-click surface energy determination. It was developed as an alternative to test inks for production quality control. The PCA 200 enables non-destructive testing of...

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From October 15 to 19, 2024, FAKUMA will bring together exhibitors from around the world to address the pressing challenges of efficiency, resource conservation, and sustainability. motan, a leader in materials management, will be at Hall B1, Stand 1111, presenting exciting new additions to...