ADDITIONAL PRODUCT NEWS

EMI Adds New Sizes of Manifolds 

EMI has added a new line of manifolds. Features include larger diameter end ports as well as accessory ports for pressure or temperature gauges.  

Manifolds are constructed of heavy gauge steel with threaded couplings welded in place. Each manifold is tested to 120 psi (water or coolant only). Pre-drilled mounting brackets are included for easy mounting to your mold platens or temperature controller. Manifolds can be modified to meet specific application requirements. 

For those who wish to visually monitor water pressure or temperature, each manifold includes two 1/4" NPT accessory ports in each body segment.  These ports allow mounting of accessory pressure or temperature gages without reducing4 the manifold's port capacity. 

Generous 1 1/2" end ports are larger than those on most manifolds, which helps to decrease cycle times by providing more efficient water distribution. 

EXAflow presents Ringelflow and Maxiflow 

Two new developments in gate insert technology open up new mold making perspectives. While the new Ringelflow gate insert (pictured at top of photo, above) deflects the melt by 270 deg. for gating inside the molding, the Maxiflow range of three insert types can be used to place the gating point above, below or in the mold parting line according to design needs.

This 270-degree deflection of Ringelflow to an interior gate location has specific benefits:

• optimum solution to prevent jetting

• no gate marks on visible external surfaces and bottom wall

• ideal for fully rounded edges (e.g. toys, moldings with sealing edges and joints)

• permits internal gating of 2-component moldings

The Maxiflow inserts are suitable for fairly flat moldings, as well as for products with a raised or recessed annular outer edge. In addition, the gating point may lie further away from the molding wall than it can with EXAflow’ s proven Konturflow inserts; it may even be located behind a rib. Maxiflow inserts are suitable for all plastics, even filled and reinforced or hard and brittle types, respectively. Designed for shot weights up to 1,200 g (with low- viscosity plastics), they can substitute tunnel gates with their associated design and manufacturing complexities such as gating to an auxiliary post, thus making molds simpler, faster and less expensive to build.

Gammaflux Enhances Hot Runner Temperature Control 

Gammaflux L.P., the world's leading supplier of hot runner temperature control systems, has added the ability to adjust setpoint temperatures in 1/10 degree increments. This further increases molders' ability to control their hot runner process and is especially helpful in high-precision molding applications. 

In order to control in 1/10 degree increments, the controller must "read", "think" and "report" in 1/10 degree increments. While Gammaflux Triangulated Control Technology® has always provided this performance, the new feature that allows operators to actually adjust the setpoint in 1/10 increments provides them with more control ability than any other temperature controller in the world; and is available in either degrees F or degrees C. 

The TTC is available as a Panel Mount controller, which seamlessly integrates Gammaflux technology into any injection molding machine's control panel. 

HASCO Introduces New Inductive Proximity Switch

The new, inductive proximity switch Z 1477 from HASCO supplements the company’s current portfolio in the field of standards for monitoring the position of movement sequences.

In addition to the reproducible accuracy, this proximity switch is distinguished by an extremely high temperature resistance of up to 140°C. The non-contact, wear-free operation also guarantees a long service life.

The proximity switch is short-circuit-proof and reverse polarity protected and its aluminum housing protects it from impact and vibration. Simple, accurately positioned installation round off the excellent product features and offer a wide range of applications in tool design, mold design and general mechanical engineering.

New version of MAGMASOFT^Ò

The new version of MAGMA's casting simulation software, MAGMASOFT^Ò 4.4, was recently introduced.  It includes an impressive collection of new features as well as possibilities to evaluate the simulation.   

The completely new flow solver enables the user to analyze complex filling conditions, even for components with extremely thin walls.  New criteria for the evaluation of the filling behavior can indicate potential defects resulting from the fluid flow behavior. 

Comprehensive information about the local heat balance for the tool can be created for the permanent mold casting process, which is important for the layout of cooling channels as well as for the thermal regulation of the die. This allows the optimization of the tool regarding productivity and die life time. 

Using the module MAGMAlink the user can transfer MAGMASOFT^Ò results to various FE-programs.  Hence, the quality of crash, life time, and performance analyses can significantly be improved.  It is now possible for the first time to import scanned CT (computer tomography) data into MAGMASOFT^Ò and compare them with simulation results. 

New Mastercam X Wire Brings Efficiency and Speed to Wire EDM Programming

CNC Software announces the release of Mastercam X Wire CAD/CAM software. Built from the ground up, Mastercam X Wire delivers powerful part modeling and EDM programming, efficient tab creation, and dependable wirepath verification. Dramatically streamlined and featuring powerful new features, Mastercam X Wire has been designed to reduce programmer interaction and increase machining flexibility. 

Mastercam X Wire delivers a new, streamlined CAD engine that makes design work easier than ever before. Geometry that you create is “live,” which allows for modifications until the part is exactly how you want it. 

Mastercam X Wire also includes many tools to increase your programming efficiency, including 2 & 4-axis programming, 2-axis contouring, with or without taper angle, no-cure cutting, 4-axis synchronization with automatic skim and reverse cuts and 4-axis surface finish by chordal deviation, and much more.  

Moldflow Ships Industry's First 155-Zone Altanium Mold Mount Hot Runner Control 

Moldflow Corporation announced the shipping of a 155-zone Altanium® mold mount hot runner control, believed to be a technological first. The innovative technology, covered by U.S. and European patents, allows the Altanium controller to be mounted directly on an injection mold, saving expensive floor space and eliminating numerous connecting cables. 

Chief benefits of Altanium mold mount configuration:

• Eliminates power and thermocouple cables - significant cost savings during the initial purchase

• Reduces maintenance costs - no damaged cables

• Saves floor space

• Increases safety

• Increases up time of the injection molding machine

UGS Announces New Releases of D-Cubed 2D Component Software Solutions 

UGS Corp. announced the immediate availability of new releases of its two D-Cubed component software products.  The releases of version 49.0 of 2D Dimensional Constraint Manager (2D DCM) and Profile Geometry Manager (PGM) contain new enhancements to improve function and performance. 

Detailed descriptions of the enhancements are available online by clicking here.