Precision tool manufacturer PB Swiss Tools AG relies on Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to deliver innovative multi-component, MuCell moulding cell, featuring index plate drive and automation – all from a single source. Schwaig, July 2024 – Renowned Swiss hand tool manufacturer - PB Swiss Tools AG - recently installed one of the most innovative injection moulding [...]
Foam materials have become increasingly prevalent in various industries due to their lightweight nature, thermal and acoustic insulation properties, and versatility. Traditionally, foams have been produced through conventional methods, but advancements in technology have led to the emergence of innovative foam technologies such as MuCell®. Read along as we explain what MuCell® Technology is and [...]
Course Offering: September 20–21, 2021 The MuCell® process for injection molding of microcellular foamed parts uses nitrogen or CO2 in a supercritical state as the foaming agent. The expansion of the supercritical fluid creates an internal packing pressure that replaces the traditional pack / hold phase of the injection molding process. This allows for unique part designs [...]
ABSTRACT: Glass fibre filled PA 6 and PA 6.6 are two of the more common materials injection moulded with the MuCell microcellular foaming process. As the technology continues to expand into under the hood applications, the need to understand vibration welding and ultrasonic welding becomes more critical. This paper will compare welding performance for PA [...]
Background: The initial development work on microcellular foaming was done using a batch process. In this process, a plastic part is placed in a high pressure chamber and the chamber is filled with a supercritical fluid (shown in the figure below). The sample is typically left in the chamber sufficient time, normally in excess of 24 [...]
UL94 Flammability Discussion Background – The issue of UL certification for foamed parts is an ongoing discussion point particularly for consumer electronics applications molded with the MuCell Process. There are different aspects of UL certification and the effects of foaming by physical or chemical foaming agents on a materials UL status. For the perspective of this [...]
Evaluating the Effect of the MuCell Process on Components Made of Long Glass Fiber Polypropylene Materials Summary: The purpose of this study is to address the question about the relevant effect of the MuCell Process on the impact properties of a long glass fiber molded component such as a door module. The testing technique chosen [...]
The Foaming Market: The foam injection molding market can be separated into high pressure foam molding and low pressure foam molding. In general low pressure foam molding is considered to be the structural foam market. This market is defined by parts with relatively thick wall sections, 6 mm and thicker, and machine designed with large [...]
Since 1995, Trexel has applied MuCell® to a variety of applications, it has developed industry-leading know-how and has experience foaming virtually every thermoplastic material family.
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