The die and mould sector has progressed by leaps and bounds since the turn of the millennium. The factors behind the advances are diverse, but their effects have changed shops around the world, from the biggest OEMs to the smallest family companies.

The positive geometry of the Double Z inserts for the WSX series takes face milling to a new level of usability with 8 cutting edges. The geometry also produces low cutting resistance, making it ideal for all types of machines, from low power through to heavy duty types. This level of cutting resistance is only usually associated with conventional single sided positive inserts and allows end users to increase machine utilization.

Hot runners – Italy-based HRS-Flow has developed three solutions to optimise injection molding processing and at the same time simplify routine maintenance of hot runner systems: Three Layer Tip, Pressure Block and Thread Safe Kit.

Germany – The modular clamping system from Christian Bewer, Pintec, is said to fix difficult-shaped workpieces in the metrology room quickly and easily.

Germany/China - At Chinaplas 2017, Arburg will be presenting a number of innovative plastic processing solutions. The fair will take place from 16 to 19 May in Guangzhou, China.

Germany – Iso-Met High Speed is a new, table-top precision cutter that has been designed for use on the laboratory table and is available from the Germany-based Buehler that belongs to the company, ITW Test & Measurement.

The devices have been designed specifically for tool and mould applications.

The Servo-Driven valve gate for an accurate and flexible control of pressures and flow rates during the injection process

The combination offers a better option.

Canada/China – Leading industrial technology provider to the plastics processing community, Husky Injection Molding Systems, has been awarded the Ringier 2017 Technology Innovation Award for its Hyper-Sync system.