Technology is constantly evolving. From the phone in your pocket to the razer you shave with, things are just getting more and more advanced by the second. In the realm of cell phones, manufacturers are in a new age “space race” to see who can get the most cameras on the back of their phones. […]
Efficiency is a word that is often used in all aspects of business. “Increase efficiency” or “Strive to become more efficient” are goals many companies share, including those in the mold manufacturing profession. Many think of efficiency as lowering the cost of operations and increasing profitability. While it is true that higher profit makes for […]
Imagine a client placing an order for important pieces to their daily operations and never receiving the products. The result of this would mean downtime and loss of profit. Imagine noticing a defect in your products, but only with a certain batch. You would want to notify your clients immediately of the defect and replace […]
Processes and operations in the technological world are evolving more and more every day. New technologies are being discovered while trying to improve old technologies. These new technologies lead to improved performance and efficiency among the older ones. The injection mold industry has been a victim of the rise in technological advances, and no one […]
Imagine a client placing an order for important pieces to their daily operations and never receiving the products. The result of this would mean downtime and loss of profit. Imagine noticing a defect in your products, but only with a certain batch. You would want to notify your clients immediately of the defect and replace […]
For the injection molding industry, high production output and low machine downtime is the key to success. Having reliable systems installed into your machines and using cost-efficient materials for your molds will help you accomplish this goal. PFA Inc. has revolutionized the clamping system in injection molding machines (IMM) to work seamlessly with aluminum molds. […]
The injection molding process dates back to 1872, when the Hyatt brothers, who invented the first machine, patented their idea. And it has not rested since then. But as time moves on, more and more complex molds are needed. These complex molds come with complex geometries and undercuts. You must know how to choose the […]
With performance enhancements beyond standard hydraulic and locking systems, the PFA KOR-LOK side-action system is ideal for movable cores and core pulls on injection molds, improving mold performance with off-the-shelf solutions. It is a high-quality part production in a smaller mold footprint. Unlike many traditional spring-locking, hydraulic–activated solutions that often do not lock, preload, or […]
Many of the things you use day-to-day are created in an injection molding process. From your phone case to your toothbrush and everything in between, injection molding gives structure to the world around us. However, before this revolutionary injection molding process can be used, workers in this industry will undoubtedly be confronted by a crucial, […]
Because material handling operations typically require small parts to be picked and positioned with precision, robotic grippers are ideal for this task. However, it is vital to select the right gripper. To do so, consider criteria such as how often the gripping movement will be repeated, the type of stroke needed, and the shape, size, […]