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【Futaba Corporation】Significantly Reduces Mold Change Effort. Launches "Cassette-Type Resin Test Mold" for Efficient Test Piece Molding Setup and In-Mold Sensor Integration

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Futaba Corporation has launched a "Cassette-Type Resin Test Mold" on April 1, 2026, which significantly reduces the effort of mold changes, streamlines the setup for test piece molding, and allows for the integration of in-mold sensors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Cassette-Type Resin Test Mold?
A: It's a mold where only the inserts (parts of the mold) can be easily exchanged according to the type of test piece, while the mold holder remains attached to the injection molding machine. This significantly reduces setup time, cost, and storage space.
Q: What types of test pieces does it support?
A: There are 12 standard inserts available, ranging from those compliant with JIS and UL 94 (flame retardancy evaluation) to spiral flow (fluidity evaluation) types. Custom specifications are also flexibly supported.
Q: What are the benefits of integrating in-mold sensors?
A: In-mold sensors accurately measure in-mold pressure, resin temperature, and mold surface temperature, enabling molding process monitoring and traceability management. Since they are mounted on the fixed-side insert, the measurement environment is maintained even after changing the movable-side insert.