While the terms "hydraulic fluid" and "hydraulic oil" are often used interchangeably, using them that way isn't necessarily ...

Hydraulic injection molding machines remain a popular option on many shop floors, especially for the production of larger parts. Once the dominant machine in the injection molding segment, hydraulic ...

You might wonder if you could swap in water for hydraulic fluid if you needed to. Here is what is does, and what would happen if you tried it.

Regardless of machine size, all-electric machines will use less energy per cycle than hydraulic machines on the same part. Research indicates that this holds true even on larger machines above 800 ...

Editor's note: A long-time industry veteran and expert on scientific molding, John Bozzelli is a processing guru, consultant, and principal of Injection Molding Solutions in Midland, MI. A current ...