Heat-and-cool molding is characterized by rapid heating of the mold, prior to the injection of the resin, to a temperature above the heat distortion temperature of the resin. Injection to the preheated mold drastically improves the flow properties of the resin, resulting in the creation of high surface quality products with almost unidentifiably faint weld lines. In the subsequent cooling stage, the mold is cooled rapidly to a temperature below the thermal distortion temperature. The precipitate solidification has the effect of eliminating weld lines and flow marks, and also offers such merits as reduction of warps and sinks, shortening of cycle time, and elimination of dimensional errors.

Kaken Geneqs' hot/cool thermal cycling (weldless molding) machine is a hybrid injection molding system that delivers both gas assist and heat-and-cool molding capabilities in one convenient package. It is a multi-functional piece of injection support equipment that delivers gas injection molding, gas press molding, and heat-and-cool molding, as well as any combination thereof. (Other equipment available by request: dedicated heat-and-cool, pressurized water, and rapid heating/cooling mold equipment.) The system accommodates a variety of needs from customers including product quality improvement, lower cost of molding, and novelty in design.

Energy efficient servo-hydraulic and electrical IMM | HT·XTEND smart machine features as standard | Powerful control with large-screen panel | Flexible integration with open connectivity for all interfaces and MES

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of injection molding machines we deliver highly efficient application solutions in all core markets of modern plastics processing. Across all industries we stand ready as a flexible and high-performance partner to help you with any questions you may have.

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