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Let’s Be Clear About Aluminum
Within the injection molding industry, a negative perception of aluminum for anything but prototype plastic parts persists, despite aluminum tooling being able to produce and run almost any resin that steel can, as well as produce millions of shots with unfilled resin with uniform results.
Read MoreWire EDM Goes 3D CAM for Moldmaking Operations
New features, technologies and software make wire EDM well-suited for tackling solid models, and improving taper angles and surface finish.
Read MoreMoldmaker Service Soars with Permanent Automation Cell on Site
“We are quite busy with the cell, which supports the cost to purchase all of that automation as well as the decision to have the dedicated cell—including the machine— onsite, available for customers.”
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Work Smart and Hard
Mike Rowe is at it again ... in a good way! He continues to campaign for our next generation of skilled workers and this time he shares his take on this old poster that reflected the country's mindset about work.
Read MoreMold Cooling Options
A look at three options for integrating conformal cooling into a core or cavity with an emphasis on vacuum brazing.
Read MoreCutting Tool Considerations as Mold Complexity Increases
A look from the shop floor at some of the factors to consider during your cutting tool selection decision-making process to optimize your mold machining operations.
Read MoreAngles Stop Negative Areas from Undercutting the Injection Process
The new vertical lifter design provides a range of advantages during mold construction: space savings, easier machining and simplicity of assembly.
Read MoreConquering the Complex Task of Tool Optimization
Standard coatings can help, but to achieve really impressive results all the factors must be coordinated with one another—from the base material of the tool to the post treatment of the coating.
Read MoreIntegrating Electrode Production
How CAD/CAM can help make the design, machining and inspection of electrodes completely integrated.
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