July 2024 Issue
July 2024
Digital EditionFeatures
Featured articles from the July 2024 issue of MoldMaking Technology
Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Cutting Tools
Mold cutting tools are used on machine tools to cut metal and are one component of the overall mold machining process to consider when looking to improve speeds, feeds, wear and surface finish. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, cutting tool products and more.
Read MoreTechnology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Hot Runners
A hot runner system is an assembly of heated components used in plastic injection molds that inject molten plastic directly into the cavities of the mold. Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, hot runner products as well as services.
Read MoreMoldmaking Activity Contracted a Bit Faster
May’s moldmaking index took a downward turn, departing from what had been a five-month path of slowing contraction, inching toward flat.
Read MoreTechnology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Mold Components
Mold components enable molds to work as they are the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product. Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, various mold component products, services and more.
Read MoreTechnology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: EDM
Moldmakers rely on electrical discharge machining (EDM) routinely. EDM refers to wire, sinker and small-hole EDM. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, EDM products, services and more.
Read MoreTechnology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Software
A variety of software technologies are utilized to create an optimized mold, from engineering services, to data management and even robotics. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list and software services within the moldmaking industry.
Read MoreTechnology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment
Utilizing helpful products and services for mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment (MRST) can save moldmakers time and money. Access more information about MRST in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.
Read MoreTechnology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Machining
Understanding both traditional and advanced machining techniques is vital to overcoming various dimensional and finish challenges associated with mold machining. Access more information about machining in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, machining products and more.
Read MoreTechnology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Mold Materials
Building a high-quality mold requires the proper selection of appropriate mold materials. Tool steel, aluminum, copper and alloys are a just a few examples you can fin in this exclusive, online-only content that includes a supplier list for mold materials.
Read MoreTechnology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Inspection/ Measurement
Inspection/ measurement equipment can include all tools and devices used to verify molds and part dimensions conform to the tolerances required by the part’s design. Access more information about inspection/ measurement in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.
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