Torsten’s Training Tips: Packing Pressure Profiles (Amorphous and Semi-Crystalline Materials)
One of the key steps in the injection molding process is the packing and holding phase, sometimes also referred to as the compensation phase. During the packing phase material is continuously “packed” into a cavity, thereby compensating for the shrinkage that occurs due to material cooling inside the mold. To optimize a packing profile, it […]
Torsten’s Training Tips: Ejector Pin Sub-Gates
The design and placement of gates are crucial elements in mold design, mainly because manufacturing parts often necessitate the absence of surface marks or gate remnants. To achieve this, certain gate styles are preferable over others. While many gate systems inevitably leave a witness mark, opting for a gate that integrates seamlessly with the ejector […]
Focused Learning
In the last decade, the plastics injection molding industry has become more complex and part and mold designs more complicated. Engineering teams are now expected to understand feature-integrated and intricate part designs that require more complex tooling and molding processes. To avoid costly mistakes and tool re-work, engineers must evaluate and optimize each step in […]
Torsten’s Training Tips: Mechanical Material Behavior
Injection molding is a widespread manufacturing process used to create various everyday items, ranging from pipette tips to car bumpers, using different polymer materials. These parts can be made from either pure, unfilled polymers or those that are enhanced with reinforcements and additives. It’s crucial for designers of these parts to understand the mechanical behaviors […]
Torsten’s Training Tips: Mechanical Material Behavior
Injection molding manufacturing produces many everyday parts, from pipet tips to car bumpers in a variety of polymer materials. Some parts are produced from neat, unfilled materials and some from materials that are filled with reinforcements and additives. Part designers should be able to evaluate the mechanical material behavior and properties of these different polymers […]
Torsten’s Training Tips: Nominal Wall Thickness
What is the “Nominal Wall Thickness,” and how is it relevant in designing functional plastic parts? Although parts can have various wall thicknesses to accommodate form, fit, and function, designers are generally tasked with minimizing thickness to lessen material consumption, achieve a faster cycle time, and reduce manufacturing costs. Nominal Wall Thickness However, parts with […]
Torsten’s Training Tips: Fill Speed Profiles
Evaluating and understanding fill speed profiles is an essential aspect of injection molding. Polymer materials can flow by heating them to their melting range. Every polymer has a melt and mold temperature range; within that range, the polymers flow and can be injected into a mold. The molten polymer is injected into the mold by […]
TechXellence 2023
The recently concluded TechXellence Training Summit was a resounding success, bringing together industry leaders, seasoned professionals, and educators to foster a vibrant exchange of knowledge and innovation. This was the first summit of its kind and we were thrilled to welcome more than 100 participants, individuals who share a passion for advancing training and education within […]
Kruse Training Announces Strategic Partnership with Prestige Mold and Pres-Tek for Cutting-Edge Mold Design
Kruse Training is excited to announce a strategic partnership with industry leaders Prestige Mold and Pres-Tek Plastics. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for our company, and we can’t wait to bring the benefits of this partnership to our valued clients. In addition to their steadfast support in utilizing our training resources, Prestige and […]
Announcing TechXellence — a 2023 Training Summit
Joining forces, Arburg, Turner Group, and Kruse Training have gathered a distinguished panel of experts to evaluate and deliberate on crucial strategies for sustaining our industry’s prosperity. Central to this endeavor is the requirement for a substantial influx of skilled team members. Seize the opportunity at the 2023 Training Summit to gain valuable insights and […]
