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TECHNOLOGY

New Products for the Plastics Processor’s Toolbox

more complex water-cooled systems
can be replaced in many cases with-
out compromise, said the company.
Workstation brings precision to
sub-micron measurements

Globeius Inc. rapidly removes clogs
from sprues and nozzles, in some cas-
es without having to remove the mold
from the press. The hand-held tool
Technology can reduce molding melts thermoplastics from plugged
energy consumption by 10% sprues and nozzles. The user simply
ot-runner specialist Oerlikon squeezes the trigger and within 10
HHRSflow has developed a sys- seconds the tip is heated to 350°C
tem in which the hydraulic cylinder (662°F), melting away the obstruc-
that positions the pin does not re- tive clog. A timer and shut-off feature
quire separate, active water cool- protects the device from overheating,
ing. Depending on system size and A new workstation from Bold Laser and it comes with three differently
application, this can reduce energy Automation Inc. is designed to offer configured copper.
consumption at the drops by up to unparalleled precision for critical mi- New alignment locks for mold
10%. In addition, the low number cron and sub-micron measurements fabrication
of components minimizes assembly and image stitching. Using the Key-
and maintenance time. HRScool Evo ence WI-5000 Series 3D interference
technology can replace convention- measurement sensor, workstation
ally cooled designs in a variety of ap- applications include identifying sur-
plications across a wide temperature face roughness and inspecting mi-
range. As high-precision actuators, cro-fluidic channels in micro-molded
hot-runner cylinders are crucial com- plastics. The MSII003 workstation
ponents for continuous trouble-free incorporates intelligent algorithms
process control. In conventional sys- and advanced software capabilities
tems, water cooling ensures that the to seamlessly stitch together multiple
optimal working temperature is main- images, producing a comprehensive
tained. With HRScool Evo, a thermally and detailed representation of the
insulating air gap toward the cavity inspected objects. By automating the
measurement and stitching processes, Progressive Components has added
reduces both the heating of the cylin- several new options to its line of Z-
der and thermal loss of the manifold. the workstation enhances productiv-
ity, saves time, and minimizes human Series alignment locks to facilitate
In addition, a cover made of a heat- error, according to the Bedford, NH, mold manufacturing.Designed to be
conductive material on the opposite
side ensures optimal heat dissipation based company. Medical technology, machined from the top at the parting
line, new Top Machine Style bar locks
toward the cold clamping platen. For electronics, automotive, and aero-
space are among the sectors targeted simplify machining steps and increase
perfect matching, the height can be pocket accuracy by allowing the align-
adjusted via telescopic supports, ena- by the company. ment pockets to be machined on the
bling heat transfer and thermal uni- Tool unclogs spurs and nozzles in same setup as cavity and core plate
formity over the entire hot-runner seconds pockets. For multi-parting line tools,
system. Thanks to the high efficiency, The Hot Tip Sprue Cleaner from
Progressive has also added an X-Style

64 PLASTICS NEWS August 2023
64 PLASTICS NEWS
August 2023