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  1. Soupcat

    Gas flushing lidded plastic packages

    Heretofore it has not been possible to gas flush a lidded plastic package (Think lunch box / tamper proof style packages with airtight lids or Tupperware) without using a film seal. I'm working on a project (a machine) that can gas flush a lidded plastic package at speed without using a film...
  2. Soupcat

    Gas flushing lidded plastic packages

    Heretofore it has not been possible to gas flush a lidded plastic package (Think lunch box / tamper proof style packages with airtight lids or Tupperware) without using a film seal. I'm working on a project (a machine) that can gas flush a lidded plastic package at speed without using a film...
  3. Soupcat

    Novel spot welding tech - Low force solid-state welded joints

    Hi all. I am working with a University that has developed a novel and innovative spot welding technology designed to directly address the limitations and challenges of existing resistance spot welding (RSW) and friction stir spot welding (FSSW) techniques. RSSW creates opportunities to create...
  4. Soupcat

    Closed loop systems for injection molding based on measured dimensional data?

    Hi all, Are there any existing systems out there that would take/absorb measured dimensional data from injection molded components and feed it back to the injection molding machine to enable process optimization and valdiation to better control the process? Appreciate any information you can...
  5. Soupcat

    Closed loop systems for injection molding based on measured dimensional data?

    Hi all, Are there any existing systems out there that would take/absorb measured dimensional data from injection molded components and feed it back to the injection molding machine to enable process optimization and valdiation to better control the process? Appreciate any information you can...
  6. Soupcat

    Cost effective supplier of quality compounded rubber

    Hi folks, I am currently working with a client company and we are seeking a cost effective supplier of quality compounded rubber. I'd appreciate any suggestions/referrals to European or Asian suppliers. Kieran
  7. Soupcat

    Colouring sheet/folded metal

    Folks, I am working with a client company who currently buy in a folded enclosed sheet metal panel that is foam filled for insulation purposes. The company buys the panels coloured and has limited colour options on the metal and would therefore like to buy the panel uncoloured and colour...
  8. Soupcat

    Colouring sheet/folded metal

    Folks, I am working with a client company who currently buy in a folded enclosed sheet metal panel that is foam filled for insulation purposes. The company buys the panels coloured and has limited colour options on the metal and would therefore like to buy the panel uncoloured and colour...
  9. Soupcat

    Mobile telecoms signal loss properties

    In the current Mobile Telecoms industry, mobile operators are beginning to rollout their 3G networks. With the requirement for more transmission sites and the public objection to signal transmitting installations, operators here in Ireland and the UK are forced by planners to ensure their...
  10. Soupcat

    renumbering faces/edges?

    I9.0 W2K This has come up before but I have forgotten how to renumber faces and edges. I have an IGES model that has been cleaned up and prepared for mould splitting. There are about 1700 faces on the part but I have done so much stitching and cleaning that the edge numbers and face numbers...
  11. Soupcat

    PVC/ABS for exterior doors

    Folks, I would be interested on views as to the use of either uPVC or UV stabilised ABS for a glass frame strip on a glass panelled PVC door skin. I am currently working with my customer on designing the interior frame strip and we are debating as to which material to run with. The most popular...
  12. Soupcat

    PVC/ABS for exterior doors

    Folks, I would be interested on views as to the use of either uPVC or UV stabilised ABS for a glass frame strip on a glass panelled PVC door skin. I am currently working with my customer on designing the interior frame strip and we are debating as to which material to run with. The most popular...
  13. Soupcat

    Platen Layouts

    Can anyone tell me where I might find Euromap platen layout specifications for up to say 3OO T for downloading so that I can print out and have hardcopy? Any info appreciated. Regards Kieran www.moulddesigner.com
  14. Soupcat

    Medical tray material selection - comments please

    Folks, Let me run this material selection problem past you, my customer requires perforated trays for medical purpose. The trays will hold 10 Kg of tablets which have been soaked in methylated spirits. The trays will then be stacked 25 high (bottom tray taking a 300Kg loading) in an oven at...
  15. Soupcat

    Blow molding solution required

    Blow Molding is not my area of expertise and would like some advice. My customer has approached me to design a new device which has a blow molded bottle as an accessory. Their competitors product has a PP bottle. Am I correct in holding the opinion that for conventional blow-moulding, a parison...
  16. Soupcat

    Aluminium Molds

    We run hundred of thousands of parts with aluminum moulds, and we've found is that in most cases you can buy 2 aluminum moulds for the price of one steel one and the steel one isn't going to last much longer than the aluminum one. There are a lot of toolmakers out there that will only make a...
  17. Soupcat

    Designing in mm/inch?

    We are currently designing tools for a few US companies and are finding that some companies require their designs in metric (which suits us since we're based in Ireland) Is this a growing trend? Kieran Fegan www.moulddesigner.com

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