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    Molding dept supervisor needed

    Located in Sarasota, FL. First shift 6am-4pm M-Th + OT Fri. Molding processing experience required, supervision experienced strongly preferred. Local candidates, or provide your own relocation. ...
  2. Re: Design for PIM, maximum thickness strictness?

    Depends a lot on part shape and gating strategy. Our sprues are often .250" or .375" diameter and mold just fine. But I wouldn't expect to get good results gating into one end of a "flat bar" or...
  3. Re: star automation sprue picker connector pin layout

    Thanks very much! I actually do still need this!
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    Smart Andon lights

    Anyone have experience with SmartAttend, Werma SmartMonitor, or any other brand? Which would you recommend and why? Thanks!
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    European voltage machine in US?

    Anyone ever bring a European injection molding press (380-415V / 50hz) to the US (460V / 60hz) and make it work? Did you use a step-down transformer and run 400V/60hz or something? Or a VFD to...
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    Re: Molding w Flame Retardant

    1. Do not leave FR material in the barrel for extended time at full processing temp, it becomes corrosive to your machine. If pausing production, purge the barrel or at least drop temps to 120C or...
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    Re: Desktop plastic injection company

    You ideas for disposable plastic products?
    Silverware, toothbrushes, tampon applicators, hypodermic syringes, pizza spacers, fruit baskets
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    Re: Platen chatter and drift

    How long did you continue the air bleed procedure? It can take longer than you might think, especially if it has been sitting for an extended time (like months). May need to repeat daily for...
  9. Re: star automation sprue picker connector pin layout

    Thanks, I have the SPI one, though it's also good to have here on the forum for others' reference. What I need is the proprietary pattern Star Automation used on their XQ-600V picker. I am dealing...
  10. star automation sprue picker connector pin layout

    Anybody know the pin assignments used for Star Automation XQ-V sprue pickers circa 2003? Bought a used machine wired for Star, now need to re-wire to SPI standard. Thanks!
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    Re: Knockout tie-in on JSW electric

    Thanks for the input, guys. I was also looking at Fas-tie, plus Kosmek and Alba couplers. I think we may give the Fas-tie system a try...interested to hear from others who have used it.

    Do you...
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    Knockout tie-in on JSW electric

    I recently bought a used JSW 120T electric (J120ELIII), which arrived with no manual. I have a manual on order, but it's a 30-day wait from Japan. In the meantime, we are doing a pretty good job...
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    Machine mfrs with service ppl in FL?

    In my conversion from hydraulics to all-electrics, I'm trying to settle in on 2-3 machine mfrs to buy (used). Our product is not very demanding in terms of precision, speed or exotic materials. I...
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