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Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Mold Materials
Proper selection of the appropriate mold material is critical to manufacturing a high-quality mold. Tool steel, aluminum, copper and alloys are some of the materials used.
Read MoreEditorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Jenny Kotulak, Integrity Tool and Mold
The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology’s EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Jenny Kotulak.
Read MoreVIDEO: How to Protect Your Hot Runner Systems
Chad Root Managing Partner for Fast Heat by Spark Industries reviews some molding machine integration concepts that protect hot runner systems, the molding machine, reduce scrap and help keep a log of events.
WatchMoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: Mold Design
Want to learn about collaborative mold design or a plan to reduce back-end troubleshooting?
Read MoreTechnology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Cutting Tools
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.
Read MoreJune GBI: Moldmaking — More of the Same
Several components contracted even faster in June, driving a consecutive second 0.6-point drop in moldmaking activity.
Read MoreTurning the Tables on Me ... Conversation All About Moldmaking
Being a guest on the All-Axis Podcast by Tebis was a pleasure to talk about all things moldmaking.
Read MoreTechnology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Software
Design and engineering are essential to building a better and more cost-effective mold with shorter lead times. A variety of software is available to help overcome the daily challenges faced with data, quoting, designing and programming.
Read MoreQ&A: How to Optimize Micro Molding Outcomes
Molding at the micro-scale requires a completely new perspective concerning rheology, tooling, gating, handling and assembly. Accumold Sales Engineer Craig Tappe explains the micro molding process and the right questions to ask when securing a tooling specialist.
Read MoreMoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: 3D Printing
Want to learn about hybrid tooling inserts or the current state of 3D metal printing?
Read MoreTechnology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Additive Manufacturing
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, simplifies the moldmaking process by making mold inserts, mold components, end-use parts and ancillary equipment. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, AM products and more.
Read MoreMMT Chats: Westfall Technik Talks Runnerless Micro Molds and More
Westfall Technik sits down with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges to discuss their new micro hot runner technology, the closeness of the moldmaking community and the importance of integration. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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