Additive Manufacturing
How to Prepare for the Rise of AM in Moldmaking
Mold builders should consider investing in three key areas to take advantage of the opportunities 3D printing presents.
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Linear AMS Merges With Shapeways
The merger is said to enable both companies to better serve their customers’ needs — such as Linear AMS’ competencies in plastics mold tooling and production — while accelerating innovation in additive manufacturing.
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IMTS Showcases Software, Additive Manufacturing, Inspection and Measurement Tools for Moldmakers
MoldMaking Technology previews a selection of the software, additive manufacturing, inspection and measurement tools that will be present at IMTS.
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Taking the Plunge: AM Resources for Mold Builders
Additive manufacturing is a trending manufacturing process for a range of industries, least of all moldmaking, and its implementation has demonstrated a host of benefits.
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Evaluating Metal Powders for Conformally Cooled Mold Inserts
Mechanical properties and design software techniques reveal the benefits of a modified high thermal conductivity metal powder for 3D printing in moldmaking.
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2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Additive Manufacturing
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, simplifies the moldmaking process by making mold inserts, mold components, end-use parts and ancillary equipment.
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From Injection Mold Venting to Runnerless Micro Molds: MMT's Top-Viewed June Content
The MoldMaking Technology team has compiled a list of the top-viewed June content based on analytics. This month, we covered an array of topics including injection mold venting, business strategies and runnerless micro molds. Take a look at what you might have missed!
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Hybrid Metal 3D Printer Redefines Mold Component Production
Matsuura Machinery is highlighting several of its high-speed, Industry 4.0 five-axis VMC and HMC machines at IMTS 2022, as well as its LUMEX metal 3D printing expertise for moldmakers.
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VIDEO: How can 3D Printed Tooling Improve Injection Mold Venting?
Proper venting is one of a mold builders toughest challenges as molders struggle to keep vents free flowing in production. Learn how to apply 3D printing to mold venting and the benefits of additive venting inserts.
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Technology Roundup: Additive Manufacturing, Mold Materials
Upgrade your manufacturing process or tool steel choices with new/improved additive manufacturing and mold material innovations from AddUp Inc., Mantle, Next Chapter Manufacturing, Edro and more.
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