The Society of Plastics Industry
 

The American Mold Builders Association

The Society of Plastics Engineers, Moldmaking & Mold Design Division

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers
 

The Tooling & Manufacturing Assoc.

Manufacturers Association
for Plastics Processors

The North American Die Casting Association
 

The Society of Plastics Engineers, Blow Mold Div

K-2010
October 27 - November 3
Dusseldorf, Germany

December 1 - 2, 2010
Brussels, Belgium

December 1 - 4, 2010
Frankfurt, Germany

In The Hopper...

New Date Stamps Put a “Lock” on Production Dates  

Progressive is known for offering the most comprehen-sive line of Date Rings/Plugs, developing innovative features while maintaining compatibility and inter-changeability with most popular brands on the market.

Now, Progressive announces its new Locking Series Date Stamps, which have the same “footprint” as the popular RF (‘Remains Flush’) Series, and offer the following benefits:

●  Ensures accurate alignment of the arrow to the number.

●  The end user is able to feel the dater “click” into place, rather than visually aligning.

●  The center insert remains flush with outer ring throughout entire 360 degree adjustment.

●  More sizes available than with competing brands.

●  Available with recessed or raised letters.

●  Easily adjusted and/or replaced from the front of the mold.

●  Manufactured from hardened stainless steel, ideal for wear and corrosion resistance.

●  Maximum operating temp: 450°F/230°C.

All of Progressive’s center replacement inserts are laser etched for easy identification at year-end changeovers, plus with its full line available globally, customers are assured of timely delivery no matter where the tool is being built or run.

Alternative Approaches, Cost-Saving Ideas

More and more, moldmakers are seeking out new ways to provide customers with something more than the lowest “me, too” quote. Alternative approaches and cost-saving ideas are helping them win more molding projects, and one solution being employed for those requiring complicated undercuts or unscrewing is the DT Core from Progressive.

The DT Core is a positive, mechanically ac-tuated collapsible core that eliminates the cycle times of complex gear and rack sys-tems, resulting in a simplified “open-shut” tool. DT Cores also offer these benefits:

●  A patented quick-lock feature allows removal and servicing of the core unit while the mold is still in the press.

●  Its compact design allows for tighter cavity spacing, enabling the use of a smaller press or more cavities versus a comparably-sized gear and rack mold base.

●  The ejector system is eliminated by utilizing the mold’s opening for actuation, resulting in a very compact height, which is advantageous in stack molds while also allowing installation on the mold’s cavity half.

Available in four standard sizes to match common industry cap diameters, custom sizes are also available.

Tap into resources such as Progressive’s Collapsible Core Comparison Tool that helps tooling engineers run the numbers to compare traditional methods to one that could speed mold building or cycle times and save money. Live animations of the DT Core are available at www.procomps.com/demo.

It's Been Said...

Successful mold builders know that the long term viability of their company comes from the performance of their tools today.

Dynamic Tool & Design is no exception. With their reputation for quality and dependability, they rely on Progressive Components to achieve maximum performance from all of their tools.

Dynamic's Tom Andrews, who was re-cently featured in a Progressive advertisement within MoldMaking Technology and Injection Molding magazines, stated, "Quality molds need quality components. That is why our source is Progressive.”

Progressive Components develops innovative products and services that are unmatched in the industry. When your name is on the outside of the mold, and Progressive Components are inside, profitability can be achieved for the lifetime of the tool.

See Us At...

Meet Progressive team members at the upcoming K 2010 event in Düsseldorf, Germany. The show runs from October 27-November 3. New products, advancements in molding technology and more will be featured in Hall 01, Stand E36. We hope to see you there. Visit www.k-online.de for details.

Not attending K this year? Tour Progressive’s virtual booth, which will launch on opening day. Visit us at www.procomps.com/K2010.

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