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Mold Components 3 Sep 2020

Standardized Slide Units Reduce Production Cost

Hotset America’s slide units ensure easy exchange, are directly tailored to the moldmaker and reduce overall product costs.

Tool Steel 2 Sep 2020

Comparing 3D-Printed Conformal-Cooled Steel Molds to Aluminum Molds

While 3D-printed conformal coolant lines in steel injection molds reduce production costs and improve part quality, aluminum molds can yield similar results faster and at a lower cost.

Additive Manufacturing 1 Sep 2020

Additive Manufacturing User Group awards ten DINOs

Every year, AMUG’s DINO awards recognize those that have contributed to the AM industry with the intent to advance other individuals or the industry as a whole.

Cutting Tools 28 Aug 2020

Technology Showcase: Cutting Tools Round Up

Take a look at some of the cutting tool products and services MMT recently highlighted online and in its upcoming September print issue.

Conformal Cooling 27 Aug 2020

Mold Inserts Ensure Versatile Traceability Solutions

DME is providing customers with mold inserts for date, part and resin identification.

Tool Steel 27 Aug 2020

Daters and Center Inserts Provide Continuous Quality and Reliability

CUMSA USA continues to provide continuous reliability and quality with its stainless steel original daters and center insert components.

Mold Components 25 Aug 2020

Ejector Sleeves Extend to Greaseless Applications and Larger Size Range

From black nitride (BN) ejector sleeves, to 300 new sizes in its H-13 ejector sleeve range, Progressive Components has expanded its ejector sleeve offerings for customers.

Machining 24 Aug 2020

Single-Brand EDM Arsenal Helps Moldmaker Speed Services for Diverse Clientele

Microtech Precision sticks with Mitsubishi EDM (and milling) technology to optimize machining capabilities for molds, dies and more.

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Hot Runners 21 Aug 2020

What Is the Difference Between Knit and Meld Lines and Why Does It Matter?

Three terms that often get mixed up in the plastic injection molding industry are weld, meld, and knit lines. Meld and knit lines are actually both different types of weld lines. Here is a look at the differences between them, the causes of meld and knit line imperfections, and their impact on part durability.