December 15, 2022
Tips on Deciding Whether to Buy a New IM Machine or Upgrade an Old One
Deciding when and if to replace or upgrade an old plastics Injection molding machine can be daunting. What are the costs and benefits of each option? How long will an old or new injection molding machine last? Perhaps the most difficult issue in this case is that different injection molding machines have different features and controls. Depending on how many machines are needed or available it may be more convenient to keep them all running using the same controls. This is because depending on each employee's experience they may find it difficult to operate a machine with different controls and switching between different machines may compromise efficiency not to mention that there may be a need to retrain employees. Therefore, keeping the same controls may be a priority when deciding on a new machine or an upgarde to an old machine. There are many other things to consider when deciding to buy a new Injection molding machine or upgrade an old one. Learn more here.
December 31, 2022
Arburg to Showcase Automated Injection Molding Press at Plastec West
Arburg to Showcase Automated Injection Molding Press at Plastec West
Injection molding machine manufacturer Arburg will showcase an Allrounder 470 A injection molding press at Plastec West in February. This international conference garners a great deal of attention as it features a variety of technological solutions for Automation, 3D printing, medical design and manufacturing as well as robotics. All of these topics are combined to uncover cutting edge injection molding solutions and Arburg will take advantage of this great opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge injection molding technologies. The Allrounder 470 A is an automation spectacle, and it is definitely a must see for any injection molding enthusiast. This impressive machine is able to apply a small digital watermark directly from the mold cavity surface to the molded part. A specialized high-speed camera is then able to identify the mark and determine the material that constitutes the molded part during automated sorting at recycling centers. Read more about this incredible machine here.
And if you're interested in attending Plastec West or want more information about the event visit our injection molding conferences page and our MD&M West info page.
And if you're interested in attending Plastec West or want more information about the event visit our injection molding conferences page and our MD&M West info page.