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Conformal cooling: the least-discussed way to shorten cycle time
What do cooling channels that follow the part surface do, when are they worth it, and what should you watch out for?
TechnologyGas-assisted and foam injection: process options that solve sinking in thick parts
When gas-assisted (GIM) and physical foam (MuCell, etc.) injection are worth it, and their advantages and limitations.
TechnologyHydraulic, servo-hydraulic and all-electric injection machines: which one, when?
A comparison of machine types in terms of energy, precision, speed and maintenance, and the criteria for choosing one.
TechnologyIn-mold (cavity) pressure sensors: why measuring cavity pressure changes process control
The pressure on the machine screen is not the same thing as the actual pressure in the cavity. What a sensor gives you and how to get started.