rheodrop – TechConnect Briefs

Experimental and Analytical Analysis for Advanced Hot Runner Based Injection Molding

Alqosaibi K., Thakur C., Noor H., Almalki A., Duhduh A., Coulter J.P., Lehigh University, US

A novel technology “Rheodrop” was developed to advance the process of hot runner based injection molding. The technology applies controllable shear rate to the polymer melt during and between injection molding cycles. The application method [...]

Investigation of a Hybrid Hot Runner System to Increase the Efficiency of Injection Molding and Improve the Quality of Molded Parts

Alqosaibi K., Thakur C., Duhduh A., Kundu A., Coulter J.P., Lehigh University, US

Hot runner systems are prevalent in the manufacturing of thin walled polymers parts. There are great challenges in industries associated with the quality of the molded parts when utilizing a hot runner system. One of [...]