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Progressive Standardizes
Expandable Cavities
 Utilized
as a custom solution for years, Expandable Cavities now have been
released as a standardized, off-the-shelf component.
The Ex-Cav is designed for
molding undercuts located under the part surface, such as barbs and
protrusions, and is offered in four sizes, ranging from 20mm to 50mm.
Expandable Cavities simplify
mold designs by eliminating the need for complex side action
assemblies. In addition, their compact design enables the use of
smaller mold bases and a smaller press.
 “Expandable
cavities have been successful in helping molders save money by reducing
mold width and maximizing cavitation,” said Al Hickok, Midwest Sales
Manager at Progressive. “By having a standard line available we’re able
to bring these advantages to our customers and help them meet shortened
lead times.”
The Ex-Cav standard includes
two mounting styles, with CAD geometry available for ease of integration
into upcoming mold designs. All Ex-Cav’s can be ordered with molding
details already machined, saving time, and custom Ex-Cav’s requiring
special configurations are also available.
For more information about the
new, standardized Ex-Cav’s, visit
www.procomps.com/demo.
See Progressive at
NPE2009, MoldMaking Expo & ANTEC
 Progressive
is set to once again exhibit at NPE: The International Plastics
Showcase, and at the MoldMaking Expo, both of which will take place June
22 – 26 in Chicago.
At NPE2009, Progressive will
be located in Booth 12138 in McCormick’s South Hall, with team
members on hand to show attendees the latest innovations.
In addition,
special VIP customer events will
be held
 within the NPE booth to help welcome everyone to
Chicago, Progressive’s hometown.
At the
 MoldMaking Expo, look
for Progressive in Booth 101000 in McCormick’s West Hall, where
many new and expanded product lines will be displayed and demonstrated.
Speakers & Sponsorships
 In addition to exhibiting,
Progressive’s Midwest Sales Manager, Al Hickok, will be a presenter at
the MoldMaking Expo Conference and also at ANTEC, the SPE’s Annual
Technical Conference, which is co-located with NPE and the Expo.
Progressive is proud to once
again sponsor the
MoldMaking Expo 2009 Technical Conference. With a wide array of topics presented in
the forms of keynote
addresses, workshops, seminars and panel discussions, this
technical conference is an ideal way for attendees to get their fill of
vital information from noted industry experts.
In addition, Progressive
will also repeat its annual sponsorship of the distinguished
MoldMaking Technology
Leadtime Leader Awards. The
Leadtime Leader Awards
recognize outstanding North American mold making shops and their ability
to succeed in today’s global mold market. The awards
are presented
at a special ceremony
 held during the MoldMaking Expo.
An avid supporter of many
industry events, Progressive recently awarded scholarships to this year’s
winner of the
AMBA Mold Builder of the Year Award
and the winner of the first
AMBA Chapter of the Year Award.
Two $5,000 scholarships were donated in the recipients’ names to industry
related schools of their choice to provide assistance to those who are
interested in pursing a career in moldmaking. |
