Analysis
Improving Quality to Increase the Bottom Line
Prevention cost is one of the most significant elements of the cost of quality. When developing plans for reduction of quality expenditures, it is critical to analyze the various prevention costs during the product launch phase with a shop floor management system or ERP solution.
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The Impact and Evolution of Additive Fabrication
SAn executive summary of the annual Wohlers Report that provides quantitative and qualitative analysis on the additive fabrication industry worldwide.
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Badgering Mold Variability with On-Machine Gaging
Using unique on-machine metrology software helps to nail down injection mold machining consistency.
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Optimizing Plastic Injection Mold Materials with FEA
Tooling cost reduction can be achieved with up-front engineering via company collaboration and simulation technologies based on finite element analysis.
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Why You Need to Inspect the Part to See the Mold
In the simplest terms, a good mold is one that makes good parts. When your customer is making good parts, no one questions the mold. It’s when the parts are not meeting spec that the mold—as one of the main elements of the molding system—is called into question. In these situations, one common proposal is to measure the mold to ensure that it conforms to the designed dimensions.
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Measure Your Success for Rough Milling Improvements
In moldmaking, most applications still follow the traditional two- or three-phase process consisting of rough/pre-finish/finish, in order to hold tolerances. The following article will focus on the first phase of operations—the roughing phase—and how shops can improve rough milling applications with new strategies and cutting tools.
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Moldmaker Uses a Solution-Based Approach To Mold Flow Analysis
MoldFlow consulting firm assists mold shop as it approached a complex molding program for its customer, Cessna Aircraft Company.
Read MoreDetermining Maximum Mold Cycle Counts
Ongoing data collection and visual inspection of tooling and parts is the only method that will allow you to balance maximizing tooling life, production capability and mold reliability.
Read MoreDo Eight Years Matter?
Data and analysis results of a North American plastics industry study on the mold manufacturing industry call for change.
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Fusion Process from Abroad Increases Mold Performance
A select laser melting process has been developed overseas involving the fusion of a metallic powder by a scanning laser to produce complex, intricate 3-D parts that could impact the U.S. moldmaking industry
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