Published 12/5/2017

Technology Tuesday: Mold Maintenance and Repair Products

Cruise through this week’s Technology Tuesday slideshow to see the latest products in mold maintenance and repair.

Edited by: MMT Editorial Team

The Ransohoff Mega Jet Pressure Blast has a delivery system that CTG says is ideal for intricate details on machined parts.

Read the related product, “Spray Washer Suitable for Large Molds.”

Fisa manufactures and sells ultrasonic cleaning machines to remove gassing residues, oils, grease, rust and other unwanted contaminants without damaging molds.

Read the related product, “Ultrasonic Cleaning Said to Prolong Mold Life.”

Wee-Split Inc.’s all-electric splitter and tipper was designed for smaller molds and comes with a handheld, wireless remote control for safety.

Read the related product, “Small Mold Splitter/Tipper Has Wireless Remote Control for Safety.”

Cold Jet has i³ MicroClean dry ice blasting technology, a non-abrasive cleaning method that cleans molds in place at operating temperatures.

Read the related product, “Dry Ice Blasting Cleans Molds without Chemicals or Abrasives.”

Grieve’s No. 852 has a variety of features to enhance temperature control and safety.

Read the related product, “High-Temperature Oven Has Door Hardware for Venting Explosions.”

The Alpha Laser ALFlak Max laser welder from Phoenix Laser Solutions builds on the ALFlak body but adds a 9-ft. arm range and the ability to be driven into a spotting press, molding machine or a milling machine to complete repairs with the least amount of downtime as possible.

Read the related product, “Laser Welder Can Complete Mold Repairs Within Variety of Equipment.”

Amada Miyachi says control of pulse duration and frequency makes new 70-watt model ideal for metal processing.

Read the related product, “Pulsed Fiber Laser Welding System.”

Die-Sep will introduce the 88"-long, 6,000-lb-capacity Minuteman mold separator and tipper, which is capable of opening to a total of 60" and can handle stack molds.

Read the related product, “Mold Separator/Tipper Can Handle Stack Molds.”

Sometimes, money is better spent on a quality maintenance tool than on a new mold, tool or machine. In that case, what’s the latest in maintenance? This week’s Technology Tuesday blog is a run of the latest maintenance products featured in our print magazine and online. Cruise through the slideshow to glimpse everything from tippers to washers and welders to blast cleaners. You might spot something that will really help your molds and tools perform their best.

Interested in the latest mold maintenance and repair trends and strategies? Check out the Mold Maintenance and Repair Zone. Get the inside scoop from professionals like Steve Johnson, president of MoldTrax and contributor of our “Maintenance Matters” column, or check out our case studies, which will give you insight on what has worked for other shops.

Featured in this week’s slideshow are products from Ransohoff (a subsidiary of Cleaning Technologies Group), Fisa North America, Wee-Split Inc., Cold Jet, LLC, Grieve Corporation, Phoenix Laser Solutions, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. and Die Sep.