Product reviews for APSX-PIM V2 PLASTIC INJECTION MACHINE
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Almost 5 star
We purchased an injection molding machine from APSX in the spring of 2021, and installed it that spring and summer. Overall I would rate it at about a 4 or 4.5. It is very easy to operate, and it works well with the PP and HDPE that we use in it. Also, we use a lot of shredded HDPE from recycled containers, and it has no problems with that. The only reasons I am not giving it a 5 is that the tablet that comes with it, even though it works fine, is flimsy, and could be mounted better. Also, the gears on each end, with chains weren't totally covered, but now are, due to a student project. The mold blanks are a little expensive, for just being a block of aluminum, but we were able to download drawings just fine. I like that we could also use ejector pins, and can 3D print molds to fit into a holder. We purchased a simpler machine earlier, but it didn't work well, and didn't hold the molds correctly. We also tried making our own, but that was worse. I also checked out a Chinese version of this, but the quality seemed poor. Unless you have $50K for a Babyplast machine, this is the best option that I have found. If anyone wants to contact me about it, email me at larry.peel@tamuk.edu.
Larry D. Peel, Ph.D., PE
Professor, Dpt. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Larry D. Peel, Ph.D., PE
Professor, Dpt. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
LARRY | 5/17/2023 9:12 AM
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