As an important, yet sometimes overlooked, part of the injection mold design process, individual components can often be overlooked as primary systems take center stage. This is particularly a concern with some overseas suppliers that are looking to cut corners to increase profit margins. In this article, we will look at some important components that […]
While using molds to make solid objects has been a concept for thousands of years, plastic injection molding is a far more recent development. Through the injection molding process, a liquified plastic resin is injected into a mold where it will chemically cure or eventually cool into the shape that the mold provides. In this […]
For military and tactical industries, finding the balance between both dependability and uniformity is essential. And, although you may not think it fits from an outside perspective, plastic injection molding is an ideal approach to creating tactical products and military-grade equipment quickly and affordably. In this article, we will explore some of the benefits of […]
Los cilindros hidráulicos se utilizan comúnmente en moldes de inyección para accionar núcleos móviles. Al considerar “cómo dimensionar” un cilindro hidráulico para mover el núcleo o precargar el núcleo, PFA recomienda revisar tres posiciones: arranque inicial (breakaway), movimiento durante la carrera y posición final. Después de determinar la condición limitante, se puede seleccionar el tamaño […]
Aunque la mayoría de los fabricantes no lo consideran, la precarga del núcleo es una parte importante de cualquier proyecto exitoso de moldeo por inyección que requiere no solo precisión, sino también uniformidad. Como creadores del Sistema KOR-LOK® de Acción Lateral, en PFA entendemos no solo las fuerzas sobre el núcleo durante la inyección, sino […]
At PFA, Inc., we believe that ensuring you have the equipment needed to safely and efficiently implement quick die changeovers is the easiest way to improve productivity and ensure your staff is safely meeting production improvement goals.
As the leading manufacturer trusted by many of the leading manufacturers in the world, PFA, Inc. strives to provide the best products possible at the lowest price point on the market.
Aprenda cómo evitar ser sorprendido por el salto de brecha, la fuerza de desmoldeo, la velocidad de ciclo y la preparación para el futuro en este nuevo artículo publicado en el sitio web de Stamping Journal. Escrito por nuestro propio Mark Scanlan, él le preparará cuando ocurran problemas inesperados y sea necesario atender detalles desconocidos.
As one of the most trusted processes for manufacturing complex products and components, injection molding can provide many benefits to businesses across multiple industries.
Enhanced performance ensures more consistent results, and it also provides bottom-line benefits. In this article, we will look at some of the essential products PFA, Inc. provides to bring your performance to the next level.