Groissiat, France (April 25, 2024) – The Pernoud Group, a leading French manufacturer of molds and tooling, has partnered with Roctool, an innovative company specializing in injection molding technologies, to develop a mold with induction heating. This mold enables the production of high-definition, defect-free molded parts with superior replication and using recycled thermoplastic materials.
A Fruitful Partnership
The partnership between the Pernoud Group and Roctool combined the expertise of each company to create a unique molding solution. The Pernoud Group’s know-how in mold design and manufacturing was combined with Roctool’s patented induction heating technology. This technology allows for uniform and precise heating of the plastic material, ensuring better part quality and reduced waste.
High-Definition, Defect-Free Molded Parts
The induction-heated mold developed by the Pernoud Group and Roctool allows for the production of molded parts with an unmatched level of detail and finish. The parts are free of defects such as burrs, parting line marks, and air bubbles. This exceptional quality is achieved thanks to the uniform distribution of heat in the plastic material, which allows for better fluidity and optimal filling of the mold.
A Sustainable Solution
The induction-heated mold is also a sustainable solution as it allows for the use of recycled thermoplastic materials. Indeed, induction heating allows for more efficient heating of the material, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
A Video to Discover the Process
During the NPE 2024 show, a video is being shown on the Roctool booth (South Hall S21151) that presents the partnership between the Pernoud Group and Roctool and the induction-heated mold. The video showcases the injection molding process with induction heating and compares parts made with and without induction heating for different recycled thermoplastics: PE, ABS GF30, PC/ABS.
A New Era for Injection Molding
The partnership between the Pernoud Group and Roctool marks a new era for injection molding. The induction-heated mold allows for the production of superior quality, defect-free molded parts using sustainable materials. This revolutionary technology has the potential to transform many industrial sectors, including automotive, electronics, and packaging.
Link to the video : https://youtu.be/JHIUeQQCuMI