Category: Gate Cutters & Trimmers
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Why Keiba Gate Cutters Excel in Precision Cutting
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…
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Plant Shutdown
Planning a shutdown for an injection molding plant is a complex task that requires careful planning and preparation to minimize downtime, maintain productivity, and ensure safety as well as ensure equipment, materials, and processes are properly secured and preserved.
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Prepare Your Shop for Winter
Preparing an injection molding shop for the cold winter months requires both practical and strategic measures to ensure the machines and processes run efficiently despite the drop in temperature. Here are suggestions of actions you can take now. 1. Temperature Control Inspect doors, windows, and walls for drafts and seal any gaps to retain heat.…
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New Injection Press Setup
Setting up a new injection molding machine is a critical process that involves several steps to ensure efficient and safe operation. Before setup, get as many details of the job and the machine as possible. An idle machine is a waste of time and money.
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Mold Setup Cart
IMS Exclusive Product December 6, 2022 Every Maintenance Department needs this Mold Setup Cart for easy access to all your maintenance products. Designed by a molder to reduce maintenance time – load up this cart with every tool, hose, and clamp necessary that is brought to the machine. Heavy duty, welded steel construction – ships…
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Gate Cutters
How to Select the Right Gate Cutter for Your Job April 19, 2022 De-gating a plastic part from its runner may be your final operation before shipping the parts to the customer. Often it is a challenge to remove a runner and leave the part cosmetically, functionally and structurally intact. Choosing the proper gate cutter…
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