An injection molding machine is equipped with a screw having a spline shaft formed with a spline on an outer circumferential surface, a bush having a spline hole formed with a spline on an inner circumferential surface, a linear motion motor for moving the bush in an axial direction of the screw, a rotational motion motor for rotating the bush about an axis of the screw, and a motor control unit which, in the case of fitting the spline shaft in the spline hole, controls the linear motion motor to advance the bush in a direction approaching the screw in a state that the bush and the screw are separated, and which controls the rotational motion motor to rotate the bush when the acquired output torque becomes equal to or larger than a first predetermined torque.

A guidance system for a slide assembly for a mold for a plastic and/or silicone processing machine is presented. The processing machine comprises at least two mold halves with at least one slide assembly mounted to at least one mold half. The slide assembly is movable parallel to the plane of the parting line of the two mold halves and generally perpendicular to the direction of the plane of separation of the two mold halves after a part has been formed. The slide assembly comprises a carrier for holding cavity forming parts, gibs that secure the carrier to the mold half, and a series of rollers arranged to engage with the carrier such that the rollers roll with the movement of the carrier parallel to the parting line of the two mold halves. The rollers do not bear any of the compression force used to press the two mold halves together.

Apparatus (1) for transferring at least one component portion (2-4) of an at least partially undercut injection molded plastic component (5), particularly a window frame trim component, from a first state, in which the at least one component portion (2-4) has a geometric deviation from a component-specific reference state, to a second state, in which the at least one component portion (2-4) has no geometric deviation from the component-specific reference state, the apparatus (1) comprising an actuation device (6) comprising at least one first actuation element (7a-7c) configured to exert a transfer force to an at least partially undercut injection molded plastic component (5), particularly a window frame trim component, having at least one component portion (2-4) having a first state, in which the at least one component portion (2-4) has a geometric deviation from a component-specific reference state so as to transfer the at least one component portion (2-4) from the first state to a second state, in which the at least one component portion (2-4) has no geometric deviation from the reference state.

A mold apparatus for producing a molded article by injection molding includes (a) a base plate for mounting to a platen of an injection molding machine; and (b) a core plate movably coupled to the base plate and axially translatable relative to the base plate between a plate advanced position and a plate retracted position. A method of resetting the core plate includes energizing a mechanical actuator in a retraction direction to exert a retraction force against the core plate and axially translate the core plate relative to a base plate from the plate advanced (molded part ejection) position to a plate retracted (mold injection) position; and then, prior to applying clamping tonnage, relieving the retraction force to axially unload the mechanical actuator, wherein the actuator is isolated from axial force exerted across the mold during application of the clamping tonnage.

To provide an ejector mechanism of an injection molding machine that improves handling performance of a sound-proof cover while ensuring excellent sound-proof performance. An ejector mechanism of an injection molding machine comprises: a plurality of ball screws that rotates clockwise and counterclockwise about an axis to make an ejector plate and an ejector pin advance and retreat together; a plurality of driven pulleys and each connected to a corresponding one of the ball screws; a driving pulley that rotates clockwise and counterclockwise in response to the driving of a driving motor; an endless transmission belt wound on the driving pulley and the driven pulleys; an idler pulley on which the transmission belt is wound in such a manner as to define a small area of a region surrounded by the endless transmission belt wound on the driving pulley and the driven pulleys; and a sound-proof cover provided to cover the driving pulley, the driven pulleys, the idler pulley, and the transmission belt.

A carrier assembly for injection molding a parison with internal threads. The carrier assembly may be used with an injection stretch blow molding machine that includes a core rod. The carrier assembly comprises a carrier insert surrounding a portion of the core rod. The carrier insert includes a thread-forming portion presenting an interior radial surface and an exterior radial surface. The interior radial surface is configured to be positioned adjacent to the core rod, and the exterior radial surface includes a threaded protrusion configured to extend away from the core rod. The carrier assembly also includes a pinion insert surrounding at least a portion of the threaded protrusion of the thread-forming portion of the carrier insert. The pinion insert is spaced apart from the thread-forming portion of the carrier insert so as to present a thread-forming cavity between the pinion insert and the carrier insert.

A device for demolding negatives in thermoplastic injection molds includes an ejector which comprises an ejector profile for the fastening thereof to an ejector plate and a figure insert with a profile that is complementary to a piece to be molded. The ejector further comprises a flexible element arranged between the ejector profile and the figure insert which pushes the figure insert in order to demold the negative by an angular displacement and stretches the figure insert so as to return the ejector to the injection position thereof. The device eliminates the need for molding sliders which are costly as well as the need for a machining process for the installation thereof.

An injection molding apparatus for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens mold having a front surface comprising a lens forming portion and a rear surface, comprises a first molding tool and a second molding tool. The first and second molding tools are movable towards and away from each other between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position the first mold forming portion of the first molding tool and the second mold forming portion of the second molding tool define a cavity between them corresponding in shape to the shape of the ophthalmic lens mold. The surface of the second mold forming portion, at least in a central zone thereof, has a surface roughness S.sub.a in the range of 0.3 m to 2 m, and a surface roughness S.sub.z in the range of 10 m to 50 m.

Extractor systems for extracting a flexible article of manufacture from a mold include an extraction roller, at least one track configured to support the extraction roller, and a trolley configured to carry the extraction roller from a first side of the mold toward a second, opposite side of the mold. Molding systems include a mold and an extractor system. Methods of extracting a flexible article of manufacture from a mold include separating a first platen and a second platen, positioning an extraction roller between the separated first and second platens, engaging the article of manufacture with a row of teeth positioned along the extraction roller, and rotating the extraction roller to wrap the article of manufacture about the extraction roller.

A mold apparatus for producing a molded article by injection molding includes (a) a base plate for mounting to a platen of an injection molding machine; (b) a core plate movably coupled to the base plate and axially translatable relative to the base plate between a plate advanced position and a plate retracted position; (c) a lead screw rotatably supported by, and axially fixed relative to, the base plate; and (d) a lead nut coupled to the lead screw and rotationally fixed relative to the core plate. The lead nut is translatable in response to rotation of the lead screw between a first and a second abutment surface fixed relative to the core plate. The lead nut alternately bears against the first abutment surface for moving the core plate to the plate advanced position and the second abutment surface for moving the core plate to the plate retracted position.