Perfecting the Balance of Strength and Thickness
IMS Company is your trusted source for a variety of Gate Cutters to fit your needs and we are excited to add to our catalog Keiba Gate Cutters!
A gate is a small opening that connects the runner (where molten plastic flows) to the mold cavity. After the part is molded and ejected, there’s usually a small nub or protrusion of plastic at the gate location. A gate cutter is essential in post-processing of injection molded parts to remove the small leftover plastic at the gate and ensure the finished product is within spec.
What makes Keiba cutters unique?
Recently, IMS staff sat down with Gerard Verdino, former Director of Keiba US, to discuss what makes Keiba Gate Cutters so special. Below is a summary of his 4 Key Points of what makes Keiba Gate Cutters unique.
- Keiba has perfected the balance of strength and thickness. With Keiba’s Thin-Blade Technology, the blades cut the plastic rather than pushing it apart, making for a more perfect cut. This reduces stress on the operator and the finished part. The technology works so well that Keiba has not needed to change their design for the last 25 years.
- Keiba cutters are crafted with a full blade cutting edge that goes all the way to the base of the hinge. “Most cutting is done naturally at the base so it’s really important to not have that gap at the base of the blade.”
- Every single cutter is individually hand-inspected and adjusted before shipping to the customer. Quality Control Inspectors check that the blades align precisely with no gap. Inspectors then test the cutting performance to ensure that every cutter delivers consistent quality out of the package. No adjustment required!
- A subtle, precise blade bevel prevents the hinge from loosening and maintains the blade alignment for the life of the cutter. “Very few manufacturers are aware of this point but it’s very important and very difficult to engineer into every single cutter. The lower hinge has got to come above the upper hinge.”
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