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High Volumes, Minimal Waste with Injection Molding

High Volumes, Minimal Waste with Injection Molding
In previous posts, we've mentioned that injection molding is very efficient for large production numbers, but just how it's so efficient is often a mystery to those outside of the industry. It begins with the mold itself. When we get specs from a client, we ensure our molds are absolutely precise to reduce the...
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Why Our ISO 9001:2008 Certification Matters

Why Our ISO 9001:2008 Certification Matters
Those in the manufacturing industry are familiar with the importance of being ISO certified, but sometimes even people within manufacturing and other lines of business aren't clear on what that certification means and why it's important. We're proud to be ISO 9001:2008 certified because this proves we have met a valuable set...
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The Harkness Team is Here for You

The Harkness Team is Here for You
Wondering if the team at Harkness can handle your needs? We absolutely can, but it may not be for the reasons you think. This diverse team comes with a wide range of interests and although, at first glance, they may not seem to be related to your needs, with a bit of extra thought it...
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Altering Cast Polyurethane

Altering Cast Polyurethane
  While casting provides the products you need, sometimes secondary machining activities are required in order to get the polyurethane elements into just the right place and in the right working order. Hard urethanes (90 Shore A and up) are fairly easy to machine.   The key is to rely on a plastics expert who understands the machinability...
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Molding – Understanding the Difference Between Injection and Cast

Molding – Understanding the Difference Between Injection and Cast
Your project is unique to your needs and determining which process to use comes down to a few key differences in the production processes between urethane cast molding and injection molding. First, let's consider the similarities: Both processes allow for a multitude of colors, soft or rigid durometeres and the ability to "wrap" or cast around...
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Exciting Changes at Harkness

Exciting Changes at Harkness
There are a number of exciting changes at Harkness we're pleased to share: Introducing two new member to our team; Gregg Hamel and Taegan Williams. Our new Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Gregg Hamel, joined us at the end of March to support custom urethane manufacturing and product development. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Gregg...
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Harkness February News Update

Harkness February News Update
We hope your February is off to a great start. We have a few exciting updates to bring you this month, so let's get to it! First, we would like to welcome Tim Emerson to the team as our Controller. Tim brings with him experience in strategic planning, operations management, as well as financial analysis and...
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Three Advancements That Have Driven Injection Molding Technology

Three Advancements That Have Driven Injection Molding Technology
Injection molding technology has made major advances in the last 25 years, from largely a world of shoot-and-ship to doing as much as possible at the press — using automation to remove parts and assemble them, two-shot molding, even assembling parts inside the mold. Now instead of a big inspection department, constantly pulling parts off the...
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The Pros and Cons of Cold vs. Hot Runner Molds

The Pros and Cons of Cold vs. Hot Runner Molds
Every plastic part starts in a mold.   Molds are classified into two main types, cold runner and hot runner.  Each has its advantages and disadvantages.   Your plastic injection molder will be able to give you the costs and benefits of using these different systems.  However, by understanding the key differences of these technologies, you...
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The Harkness Standard For Urethane Shapes

The Harkness Standard For Urethane Shapes
Harkness Industries’ cast urethane shapes (sheet, tube, rod and bar) are well known for their extraordinary toughness, durability, and consistent quality. Our MP Series product line will improve service life by 10 to 20 times versus that of conventional rubbers and plastics. In the toughest abrasion environments, urethanes will outlast hardened steel by...
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