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Standardization for 3-Plate Molds 

To decrease mold building time and improve mold performance, Progressive has added off-the-shelf Puller Pins and Bushings for 3-plate molds.

“Puller Pins and Bushings save valuable shop time where products like these were previously made in-house, mold by mold,” says Randy Winton, Progressive’s R&D Manager. “Rather than spending time with adapting a drill bushing, these components are sized for standard plate thicknesses, are ready to use out of the box and enable a quick and secure installation.”

When it comes to performance, the Bushings feature a tapered lead-in for smooth, long-term performance. And, Puller Pin undercuts are heat treated after machining for added durability. Customs are also provided for a competitive price and delivery.

To access a product demo for these items please click HERE. You may also find additional product information by visiting our online catalog pages.

One Source for Threaded C-Cores

The benefits of Collapsible Cores have been accessed for years: Cycle time is reduced as much as 1/3 due to elimination of gear/rack activation, while cavity spacing can be tighter, resulting in a smaller mold and press.

However, there is a growing trend by moldmakers to now go one step further and not only order pre-engineered C-Cores, but also to have the item arrive in their shop with the thread detail provided finish machined.

“It’s something different for a moldmaker, and therefore often difficult and costly to grind threads on a collapsible core in-house,” says Mark Casey, Technical Sales Manager. “It just makes sense to tap into the manufacturer’s expertise, where all the necessary fixtures and set-ups are established. This way, the moldmaker doesn’t carry the liability for the cost of the core should there be an error in-house or from a secondary thread grinding source.”

Before ordering a standard, blank Collapsible Core, forward a part drawing or CAD geometry to tech@procomps.com, and evaluate the costs and advantages of this specialized capability.

Distribution Expansion

It's Been Said...

Progressive's Needle Bearing Locks with 'Friction Free™' technology have begun to set a new industry standard:

· Provide more lifting power without metal-to-metal wear

· Precise registration for smooth positioning

· Proven long term performance

Now, numerous positive experiences are coming being reported…

"Two of our customers now specify Progressive Needle Bearing Locks," says Kurt Kramer, of Swan Industries. "One customer was contending with very slight, tapered kiss-off angles, so tool maintenance time and costs risked going through the ceiling. These locks lasts much longer than other interlock designs, and line up the front and back half of the mold before critical angles come together, which prevents rubbing and galling of the inserts."

Mark Leroux of Applied Medical told us, “We now use them on every mold we build, and also when we have molds built by outside vendors. They have gone beyond our expectations and are very affordably priced in comparison with other interlocks. Plus you get many times more cycles from these, than typical steel on steel locks.”

Proven in the field and compatible with industry standards, Needle Bearing Locks are smooth operators in the harshest of conditions. To learn more, slide on over to www.procomps.com/demo.

ProComper of the Month

Randy Winton, R&D Manager

Progressive’s R&D Manager, Randy Winton, hit the ground running when he joined the company in 2004, traveling extensively to meet and work with customers around the world. Some may think that “RW’s” initials stand for Road Warrior!

Randy’s role with Progressive is three-fold: 

· Technical sales – Randy meets with customers and tells them about new product offerings and how to build a better mold by reviewing best practices for mold maintenance;

· Research and development – Randy assists with improving existing products and with the development of new products at Progressive;

· Tech support – Randy provides critical support to customers. When Progressive receives a call that requires someone to ‘dig in further’, Randy will follow up and make recommendations.

Asked what he feels is the most important aspect of his job since joining Progressive, Randy states, “Supplying information to the customer that helps resolve problems. It’s what I’ve done for 35 years and I enjoy that part of my job. Seeing how molds are built around the world has also benefited my role here. Sometimes there’s more than one way to do the same thing, and by seeing first hand what’s happening around the globe, I can more effectively help our customers.”

To reach Randy, email him at Randy.Winton@procomps.com.

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