SLIDESHOW: Most-Read MMT Articles of 2016

Factors to consider when selecting a texture or grain for a thermoplastic mold or die.

Mold cleaning is just one part of a systematic and comprehensive approach to mold maintenance. Here’s one moldmaker’s strategy for injection mold cleaning and an explanation of where and why different techniques are employed.

The correlation between the units of measure used to define mold surfaces is a commonly raised question. This article will lay these units of measure side by side in a conversion format so that companies can confidently understand with what they are dealing.

A review of the characteristics and considerations when handling graphite dust.

Moldmakers need to be aware of how different gating technology can affect their customers when designing a hot runner system into a mold.

Since graphite and copper provide approximately the same surface finish, one must consider the shop - floor environment - and examine the advantages and disadvantages before choosing a material.

Specific geometries and characteristics of a carbide end mill are required for efficient machining of aluminum.

Using aluminum tooling instead of traditional tools steels reduces cycle time and costs, but requires up-front, open communications between moldmaker, molder, material supplier and hot runner manifold supplier.

The world of CAD offers many alternatives to shops that want to use the latest 3-D technology for their mold design. This article looks at the benefits of the various approaches and offers some tips on choosing the most appropriate one.