Learn how to calculate the hydraulic cylinder force required in plastic injection molds by considering cavity pressure, effective surface area,...
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Mechanical Switch Operating Range in Hydraulic Cylinders: How to Check the Correct Activation Position
Learn how to correctly design the operating range of a mechanical switch on a hydraulic cylinder, including contact-pin position, activation...
How Much Space Is Needed Around a Hydraulic Cylinder Mechanical Switch?
How much space is needed around a hydraulic cylinder switch? A real Vega technical case explains cable bending clearance and...
How to Replace an Existing Hydraulic Cylinder Without Modifying the Mold: A Real Technical Case
How can you replace a hydraulic cylinder in an existing injection mold without modifying the mold? A real Vega case...
High-Temperature Mechanical Switches for Hydraulic Cylinders: What Really Determines the Temperature Limit?
How should mechanical switches be selected for hydraulic cylinders working at high temperatures? A real Vega technical case explains why...
Load Analysis, Cylinder Sizing, Injection Pressure and Mechanical Design
Selecting a hydraulic cylinder for an injection mold requires more than calculating force. This technical guide explains cylinder sizing, bore...
How to Size Hydraulic Cylinders for Injection Molds: A Real Engineering Case Study
Selecting the correct hydraulic cylinder for an injection mold requires much more than choosing a bore size and stroke. This...
Ejector-Driven Core Pulling
Ejector-driven core pulling systems use mold ejection movement to retract internal cores and release undercuts without external actuators. This guide...