Basics
Line Width vs. Depth Ratio in Laser Engraving
A laser does not produce 90-degree sidewalls. It requires a certain amount of draft in order to produce the required pattern.
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Understanding the Elusive Nature of Mold Ventilation
A personal journey of lessons learned about the challenges of poorly designed, understood and executed mold venting.
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It Starts With the Part: A Plastic Part Checklist Ensures Good Mold Design
All successful mold build projects start with examining the part to be molded to ensure it is moldable and will meet the customers' production objectives.
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How to Achieve the Best Mold Finish
A look at factors that impact the polishability of tool steels and recommendations for obtaining a high-gloss finish.
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How to Fix Predicted Warpage Before It Happens with Windage and CAD Model Morphing
Applying windage and model-morphing techniques saved toolmaker/molder Sturgis Molded Products the time, cost, headaches of multiple part/mold design iteration loops, cumbersome cooling fixtures, and long molding cycles.
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The Critical Role of Management Representatives in ISO 9001
In ISO 9001 quality management systems, the Management Representative (MR) plays a crucial role. While the 2015 version of ISO 9001 no longer mandates this position, having a trusted management member serve as an MR remains vital for streamlining operations and maintaining quality standards.
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Revisiting Some Hot Runner Fundamentals
What exactly does a hot runner do? If you’ve been in the injection molding industry for any length of time, you might think the answer is obvious, but it is not.
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How to Optimize Mold Finishing
Circle segment technology requires fewer tool paths, improving surface quality and increasing cutting tool life.
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Breaking Down 3D Scanning in Moldmaking
Identifying 3D scanning requirements and implementing the appropriate technology.
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How to Overcome Five Common Hot Runner Cable Connection Problems
Here are some simple solutions for pushed-back or bent pins, pushed-back inserts, high amp deterioration, loose or broken latches and missing or loose ground wire connections.
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