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Pulsed Laser Welding Versus Conventional TIG Welding

Pulsed laser welding offers a high-power alternative to conventional TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding to repair molds that perform like new. (Sponsored Content)

25 Dec 2018

Posts that Got the Most "Facetime"

Here is a look at the top 10 MoldMaking Technology Facebook posts that made an impression in 2018.

Business Strategy 24 Dec 2018

Moldmaking Index Remains in Lower Range

The Moldmaking Index was led higher by supplier deliveries, new orders, production and employment.

Business Strategy 21 Dec 2018

State of Mold Manufacturing in Portugal

Portugal boasts some of the most advanced and innovative moldmaking businesses that have nearly doubled their export and production rate over the past ten years.

Additive Manufacturing 21 Dec 2018

Welcome to the Hub of Moldmaking in Portugal

Despite being a relatively small economy, the world's eighth-largest moldmaking country sits on the edge of Europe in relative obscurity. Evolved from a centuries-old glass-making tradition, Portugal today boasts some of the most advanced and innovative moldmaking businesses that have nearly doubled their export and production rate over the past ten years. Here is a look at this country’s recipe for success.

Editorial 20 Dec 2018

Repair Molds that Last with Pulsed Laser Welding

Repairing a worn mold is always going to be cheaper than replacing it. The catch is how well that refurbished mold is going to perform in the future.

Basics 5 Jul 2019

How to Hard-Mill Effectively

These are five rules for improving cutter performance and cutter life while maintaining tight tolerances during hard milling.

Hot Runners 18 Dec 2018

VIDEO: How Does Thermal Imaging Communicate Thermal Dynamics in a Hot Runner System?

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Rich Oles president of Alba Enterprises about thermal imaging and how it communicates thermal dynamics in a hot runner system, how it picks up problems that other approaches cannot pick up at all or not as quickly, and how it will advance in the future.

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