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How to Size a Mechanical Self-Locking Hydraulic Cylinder for an Injection Mold
A detailed engineering analysis of CF030 and CF036 self-locking hydraulic cylinders, including locking force, preload, injection pressure and stripping force...
Why Hydraulic Cylinder Selection Must Be Based on Mold Forces, Not Plastic Type
Does a harder plastic always require a larger locking hydraulic cylinder? This real engineering case from the Vega Technical Department...
How to Size a Hydraulic Cylinder for Core Pulling: Holding Force vs Extraction Force
Selecting a hydraulic cylinder for an injection mold requires more than calculating pushing force. This engineering case explains how to...
How to Calculate the Correct Hydraulic Cylinder Size for Injection Molds
Hydraulic cylinder sizing is one of the most important engineering calculations in injection mold design. This technical guide explains how...
Why Hydraulic Cylinder Tubes Deform: Root Causes, Calculations and Engineering Solutions
Hydraulic cylinder deformation is rarely caused by manufacturing defects. This engineering guide explains the real causes of cylinder tube deformation...
Why Portugal Became a Mold-Making Powerhouse: The Iberomoldes Story
Portugal is one of the world's leading mold-making nations, and Iberomoldes has played a major role in that success. Discover...
Advanced Unscrewing Mechanisms for Injection Molds
Introduction The previous parts of this series examined eight advanced thread release mechanisms that eliminate or simplify conventional hydraulic and...
Why We Refused to Approve This Cylinder
Sometimes the most valuable engineering answer is "No". This case study shows how Vega Technical Dep. identified a hidden risk...
Can We Use a Smaller Cylinder?
A customer wanted to know if a smaller hydraulic cylinder could be used in a large injection mold. Through force...