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    Job Scheduling system

    Looking for info/suggestions for job scheduling systems in use by other shops. The system we use now is called Made to Manage and its a nightmare.
    Jobs come in, presses are arranged for setups and...
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    Re: Oil Heater: Recommendations needed

    +1 on the Conair- just got 2 and they're awesome!
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    Re: PMMA Products: Reducing Scrap Rate

    Can you specify what kind of defects you're getting? I've never worked much with PMMA but knowing the defect will help zero in on the solution. G.P.
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    Re: Mid 90's nissei problems

    Thanks Xpump. Am proceeding in the direction you suggested. One of the presses we're already aware of some issues. And we're located 20 miles south of Rochester N.Y. Take care and thanks again. G.P.
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    Mid 90's nissei problems

    Hello all- We have 2 FS120 Nissei's. One has a NC-8300 controller, the other a NC-9000G controller. Yes I know, vintage stuff, mid 90's. Problem is both presses have no back pressure. Tapped into...
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    Re: All opinions welcome

    Google "John Bozzelli" and his SIM articles (and associates). The man is a wizard. When you get a "good" run all your "outputs" need recording. Read everything the man has written.
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    Re: DME Mold Mate tip issue

    I used tiny roll pins tapped down into the open area but up against the flats of the screw in tip. If it turned it would force itself (the flat on the tip) against the roll pin but the outside of the...
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    Re: DME Mold Mate tip issue

    Hi- Yes we've had the the same problem with our DME Gate Mate hot tips. DME suggested installing their wear resistant screw in tip, and it seemed to work. Be warned they're expensive.
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    Re: Looking for plastic suggestion

    Heed everything rick said in previous posts. My question is you mention adhesives, can you be more specific? In my years of dealing with ABS I've never used chilled water, always in the 80-120*...
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    Re: Purchasing new Electric Machine

    We've had good luck with these guys http://www.niigata-us.com/
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    Re: Cincinnati milacron

    Hi again Brent- maint guy checked his old schematics and said check psi @209 pilot pressure @ 250. check 107 sequence pressure @450 psi.
    need to know what kind of controller you have also, some...
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    Re: Cincinnati milacron

    Hi Brent-I asked my maint. guy about this, as we used Cinci's in the 80's. As it's been a long,long time ago- he mentioned valve numbers 107 or 109 to check. You must have a pilot pressure of 250#,...
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    Re: Severe flash issue

    Just curious-is your molder properly drying the material?
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    Re: Scientific molding

    http://www.ptonline.com/columns/top-10-reasons-why-molders-fail-at-implementing-scientific-molding
    Hope this helps G.P.
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    Re: Severe flash issue

    What kind of overmold material is being used? G.P.
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    Re: Insulation plates

    Thanks Suhas for the reply. I spoke with my engineers and maint guy to see what we can do, exactly as you mentioned. It's a start, so... we'll see. Have a good day. I'll post any relevant information...
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    Insulation plates

    Wondering if anyone can give me some feed back on an efficiency rating and/or dollar amount on installing insulation plates on all our molds for energy management and cost savings. I'm sure everybody...
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    Lexan question

    Any body here had experience molding Lexan OQ3820? High viscosity optical grade. Have the spec sheet but real hands on exposure is always a plus.
    Thanks to any and all who respond. G.P.
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    Re: Thick section Optics questions

    Rick-thanks for the reply. I was heading in the direction you mentioned. was able to get them parts they could test for SAE.
    Why did they gate into the thin section? A DFM class? You are sooooo...
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    Re: Thick section Optics questions

    Sorry for the delay in responding. The part is a rectangle shaped lens gated at the top edge, .100" deep by .250" wide. Material must travel down to a center section that is .850" at its thickest...
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    Thick section Optics questions

    Hello All! Anyone here experienced in molding thin to thick wall optics pieces in polycarbonate? I'll provide more details depending on reply's.
    Thanks G.P.
  22. Re: Set-up times and Scientific Injection Molding

    Hi Guys! Thank you for the inputs. It's great to get ideas from various facilities. Keep them coming! Great forum! G.P.
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    Hello All! Pretty broad range questions. My management has asked what it would take to reduce our setup times due to needing to turn inventory over 6 times a year. I mold about 2000 different parts,...
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    Re: Warp -- based on color

    This brings up a dilemma I've been thinking a lot about. We run a ton of PC. We feed our colorant in at the base of the hopper with an auger feed metering device. Allows us to do color swaps very...
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    Re: New here and a PC problem

    Hi Rick thanks for the reply. Tore apart the mold and the rotating threaded core had a very small (but sharp and deep) nick. Of course no one knew how it got there... Sent out for laser welding,...
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