An Introduction to iMFLUX Technology: Welcome to the Green Curve By: Jason Travitz, Sr. Processing Instructor, AIM iMFLUX’s process control technology is becoming more widely recognized. The organization, a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble, has installed their process …
Gate Freeze: Is It Always the Gate? By: Jennifer Schmidt, Sr. Simulation Instructor It is not always gate freeze that dictates our ability to pack out a part. This article explores additional possibilities that could be causing your headaches. Part …
Plastic Degradation During Injection Molding By: David Rose, Senior Instructor When it comes to the injection molding of thermoplastic materials, it is reasonable to assume that most processers give little consideration to the molecular weight (MW) of the materials that …
Moldflow vs. Mold Floor: When Simulation Doesn’t Match Reality By: Jennifer Schmidt, Sr. Simulation Instructor It can be a struggle to accurately correlate simulation results to the molding floor. Many variables can contribute to discrepancies between the two. This article …
Mold vs. Machine: Evaluation Considerations By: Jason Travitz, Sr. Instructor, Processing Much can be written about Mold vs. Machine criteria and selecting the correct machine for a given mold. This evaluation can become stressful for a molder because if one …