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![Meet TYM at K 2025 -The World’ s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber]()
Meet TYM at K 2025 -The World’ s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and RubberWelcome to the World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber -K 2025, taking place from October 8–15, 2025 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. As a professional LSR injection molding machine, mold, and robot solution provider, TYM Technology Co., Ltd. is proud to present our latest innovations at Booth 16E77.
09/23/2025
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Common Failure Modes in In-Mold Assembly (IMA) on Double-Color and Double-Material LSR Machines
In-mold assembly — molding a silicone component directly onto or around a second material within a single cycle — is one of the strongest arguments for double-color and double-material LSR machines. It eliminates a secondary bonding or assembly step, reduces labor, and improves consistency versus post-mold assembly. On paper, it sounds like a straightforward efficiency gain.
08/07/2026
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Cold Runner Clogging in LSR Injection Molding: A Practical Troubleshooting Guide
Cold runner systems are one of the main reasons manufacturers choose liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding over conventional runner designs — no gate vestige, no flash to trim, and lower material waste. But when a cold runner starts to clog, that advantage disappears fast: production stops, scrap rates climb, and every hour of downtime costs real money.
08/04/2026
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![Pure Electric Servo Feeding System vs. Traditional Pneumatic Feeding: Which One Actually Saves You Money?]()
Pure Electric Servo Feeding System vs. Traditional Pneumatic Feeding: Which One Actually Saves You Money?If you run an LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) injection molding line, the feeding system is easy to overlook — until it starts costing you scrap rate, downtime, and inconsistent shot weights. Two technologies dominate the market today: pneumatic (air-driven) feeding systems and pure electric servo feeding systems. Here's an honest, practical comparison to help you decide which fits your production line.
07/31/2026
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![How to Choose an LSR OEM Manufacturing Partner: A Buyer's Checklist]()
How to Choose an LSR OEM Manufacturing Partner: A Buyer's ChecklistOutsourcing liquid silicone rubber production is as much a relationship decision as a technical one. A supplier can look strong on paper — certificates, equipment lists, a polished website — and still fall short once your product hits real production volume. Here's a practical checklist for evaluating an LSR OEM partner before you commit tooling and inventory to them.
07/29/2026
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![LSR Molding Trends from CHINAPLAS and K Shows: What Manufacturers Should Watch For]()
LSR Molding Trends from CHINAPLAS and K Shows: What Manufacturers Should Watch ForEvery year, the global plastics and rubber industry converges on two major stages — CHINAPLAS in Asia and the K show in Düsseldorf — to preview where injection molding technology is headed.
07/28/2026
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![ISO 9001, CE, CCC: What These Certifications Actually Mean for Your Equipment Purchase]()
ISO 9001, CE, CCC: What These Certifications Actually Mean for Your Equipment PurchaseWhen you're evaluating LSR injection molding machines from an overseas supplier, certification logos on a company website can start to blur together. ISO 9001, CE, CCC — they all sound reassuring, but they don't all mean the same thing, and they don't all matter for the same reasons. Understanding what each certification actually covers will help you ask better questions during due diligence and avoid assuming a certificate guarantees something it doesn't.
07/17/2026
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![Turnkey LSR Injection Molding Solutions]()
Turnkey LSR Injection Molding SolutionsLaunching a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding operation involves far more than simply purchasing a machine. From material selection and mold design to automation integration and staff training, the journey from concept to full-scale production presents numerous challenges—each with the potential to delay your time-to-market and inflate your budget.
07/14/2026
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![Industrial Silicone Seals & Waterproof Parts: LSR Guide]()
Industrial Silicone Seals & Waterproof Parts: LSR GuideThis guide helps product and sourcing engineers who need reliable industrial sealing components-gaskets, O-rings, grommets, and enclosure seals-understand why LSR injection molding is the preferred process for waterproof parts at volume, and how to specify them.
07/10/2026
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![LSR Prototype to Production: Timeline & Process]()
LSR Prototype to Production: Timeline & ProcessA typical liquid silicone rubber (LSR) part moves from prototype to mass production in about 10-18 weeks, spanning design/DFM, prototyping, production mold fabrication, T1 sampling and validation, and pilot-to-ramp - with mold build and validation being the longest stages.
07/07/2026
Customizing Machinery Configurations for Unique Production Requirements
Customizing machinery configurations for unique production requirements demands understanding specific application demands thoroughly. Factors influencing customization include output volumes, part geometries, and material properties. Modular machine designs accommodate varying production capacities efficiently. Auxiliary equipment integration supports secondary operations seamlessly. Dedicated feeding systems address unique material handling challenges appropriately. Specialized mold interfaces simplify changeover procedures rapidly. Flexible automation options adapt to evolving manufacturing requirements dynamically.
Production volume analysis determines appropriate machine sizing selections accurately. Low-volume prototypes benefit from smaller footprint units conserving space effectively. Medium-scale operations require balanced capacity machines delivering consistent results reliably. High-volume productions necessitate large-tonnage machines maximizing hourly output rates significantly. Multiple cavity molds increase productivity per cycle dramatically. Accumulation buffers stabilize downstream processes efficiently. Strategic layout planning minimizes material transport distances reducing costs noticeably.
Part complexity assessments guide mold design decisions strategically. Simple shapes favor single-cavity configurations minimizing investment risks initially. Complex geometries demand multi-cavity layouts justifying higher upfront expenditures eventually. Undercut features may require side-action mechanisms increasing mold sophistication moderately. Thin-wall constructions need optimized filling strategies preventing short shots successfully. Insert molding capabilities support hybrid assemblies integrating disparate materials skillfully. Simulation software predicts potential issues virtually eliminating costly trial errors practically.
Material property variations impact processing parameter settings critically. Viscosity ranges dictate pump selection choices appropriately. Cure kinetics influence heating profile configurations substantially. Thermal stability affects mold temperature setpoints decisively. Shrinkage characteristics determine dimensional control strategies carefully. Colorant compatibility influences mixing chamber cleaning frequencies routinely. Additive incorporations modify rheological behaviors requiring adjustments systematically. Expert consultation ensures proper parameter optimization achieving desired quality targets consistently.