Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Moulding Machines",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Versatile robots handle heavy loads from
ABB Robotics, which we summarised at the time by saying "As IRB 6640 robots can bend fully backward, their working range is greatly extended, ensuring that they fit well into even the most densely packed production cells".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Bronze bushings embed graphite lubrication from
FTL Seals Technology: "Bushings exhibit excellent performance without external lubrication at both elevated and subzero temperatures".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Spelsberg els UK
concerning its Stahlin enclosures
- take a look at Plastic enclosures survive UV exposure
which says: "All Stahlin products are moulded from Spelsberg's patent pending SolarGuard SMC formulation, delivering both strength and extremely high protection from UV degradation".
Take a look also at the news release from BNL (UK), Expansion creates increased bearings capacity,
as well as PLM company announces new contracts from UGS,
and Robots chosen for injection moulding from Kuka Robotics.
See also:
Partnership cuts injection moulding costs
(May 2007)
A partnership between NRG and Parker SSD is is set to help companies cut the power consumption of moulding machines by more than half
Quick release coupling fits in awkward spaces
(April 2007)
Staubli's CBI 06 coupling is designed for hydraulic circuits and cooling water connections located in awkward and restricted access positions
Robotics company supplies injection moulding lines
(April 2007)
Mack Molding will use multiple Kuka shelf mount models ranging from 16 to 210kg to handleits machine tending requirements on injection moulding machines ranging in size from 500 to 3350 tons
Equipment cell boosts vehicle wiring production
(March 2007)
Harnessflex has invested GBP 0.25 million to install a new equipment cell which incorporates four new injection moulding machines
Centre drives micro and meso-scale research
(March 2007)
The Nottingham Centre of Excellence in Customised Assembly (CECA) in the School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering is focused on micro and meso-scale products
Magnetic clamping system tolerates 210C
(February 2007)
The Hilma M-TECS 210 magnetic clamping system from Roemheld is the only system of its kind that can be used in rubber moulding where temperatures of up to 210C are required
Alert system highlights machine misbehaviour
(January 2007)
Alert system notifies users when their machines are not operating within optimal parameters, enabling them to respond quickly to problems that might not get noticed otherwise
Flush transducers handle high-viscosity fluids
(December 2006)
Flush diaphragm pressure sensors have screw-in style pressure fittings so that they can be installed in locations where space is limited or there is small diameter pipe work
Energy efficiency installation saves money
(December 2006)
A plant-wide energy efficiency installation is already saving GBP 120,000 a year in the woodworking shops at door and mouldings company BLP in Doncaster
Plastics exhibition to expand by 10% in 2008
(November 2006)
The floorplan for the next Plastics Design and Moulding exhibition (PDM 08) has been expanded by 10% to allow for further growth
Celebrating 50 years of air and fluid connection
(November 2006)
50 years on, Staubli remains focused on developing excellence in connection products and solutions right across the industrial sector
Scada system takes charge of greensand preparation
(November 2006)
Orthos Projects has successfully completed a turnkey contract to design and build a new state-of-the-art greensand preparation plant for Scaw Metals
Rapid tooling speeds medical equipment to market
(October 2006)
Space Puzzle Molding is a hybrid technique of joint rapid tooling and rapid prototyping technologies, and provides low-cost, simplified moulding tools made of aluminium
Robots and automation systems in focus
(August 2006)
There will be an increased emphasis on robots and automation systems at the 2006 Plastics Design and Moulding exhibition
Alliance to make more of woodworking machinery
(August 2006)
Alphacam has been commissioned by woodworking and panel processing equipment manufacturer SCM to develop a series of CAD/CAM modules for its range of advanced CNC production machines
Thai show offers regional plastics showcase
(July 2006)
Less than three months away from opening, Tiprex 2006, the Thai international plastics and rubber exhibition for the Indochina region, looks all set to premier as a successful industry event
Melt pressure sensor handles the heat
(July 2006)
Gefran's Impact melt pressure sensor incorporates a silicon on insulator strain gauge sensing element that can withstand very high temperatures
Machinery makers to show their wares
(June 2006)
Leading suppliers of injection moulding machines will be out in force at this September's Plastics Design and Moulding exhibition (PDM 06) in Telford
Transducer takes the strain in confined spaces
(June 2006)
The SLB700A strain transducer attaches directly to a plane surface with a friction joint and four bolts
Roller screw aids injection moulding
(April 2006)
Satellite roller screw product produces the linear forces needed for injection, but has the advantage of being coupled to less expensive and more adjustable closed loop electric motor drive designs
New line boosts colour masterbatch capacity
(April 2006)
Ampacet Corporation has added a new production line at its plant in Heath, Ohio, increasing the site's custom colour masterbatch capacity by 20%
Two-stage seal improves moulding efficiency
(April 2006)
Ferromatik Milacron equipped one of its high-performance injection moulding machines with two different hydraulic sealing systems with a view to comparing the two systems directly
Complex cable variants come together
(March 2006)
Han Easy-Hood has been developed in response to the ongoing trend towards installations using different and complex cable variants in a single connector
Innovations in mid-range linear robotics unveiled
(November 2005)
Wittmann used the Fakuma plastics exhibition in Friederichshafen, Germany, to unveil a host of new products in robotics, materials drying and handling, and mould temperature control
Servo robot excites interest at Interplas
(October 2005)
The latest addition to the Wittmann 7 Series range is the W 711 C DS servo robot, specifically designed for the fast removal of plastic parts from both stack moulds and two-plate single face moulds
Application note aids moulding machine setup
(September 2005)
A new application note explains how to fine-tune and verify injection moulding machines during setup and maintenance with the help of a handheld Fluke 190 Series ScopeMeter
Hydraulic drive systems offer a simple alternative
(August 2005)
Hydraulic motors have been used to drive all kinds of plant and machines for a long time
Robots to boost plastics manufacturing efficiency
(August 2005)
At Interplas 2005 ABB will showcase robots and support products dedicated to increasing manufacturing efficiency within the plastics industry
US moulder licensed for Pushtrusion
(August 2005)
CPI, Composite Products of Winona, Minnesota has become licensed by PlastiComp to employ the patented Pushtrusion technology in its moulding operations
Mould temperature controllers prove popular
(August 2005)
This year Wittmann UK has been notching up several double-digit orders for its Primus C mould temperature controllers for the plastics processing industries
Metal detectors save on serious damage
(June 2005)
To eliminate the problem of screws, nuts and other stray pieces of metal entering its granulator, New Zealand moulder Alto Plastics turned to Eriez Australia
VSDs cut moulding machine power consumption
(June 2005)
Proplas International has installed Control Techniques Commander SE variable speed drives onto four blow moulding machines at Robert McBride's Bradford site
Simulation shows route to a cooler plant
(April 2005)
Computer simulation has been used to solve a difficult problem in a plastics plant that had threatened to damage expensive equipment and materials
Robot boasts 2000t clamping force
(April 2005)
The payload and injection moulding machine size range for the new 7-Series of Wittmann linear robots has been increased with the Model W753 Compact S3 to include large tonnage injection moulding