An assessment of dynamic feed control in modular tooling

Journal of Injection Molding Technology

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 49-60

  Reilly, Jim F ^a   Doyle, Mark ^a   Kazmer, David O ^b  

^a Dynisco HotRunners   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS   (United States)

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EID: 24044547466     PISSN: 1553905X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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