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Multi-Process Disease In Hot Runner Molds
Multi-process disease is a complex interaction between the mold, the manifold, the material, the machine and the mold temperature controller.
Read MoreEnsure Component Integrity With the Right Mold Management System
How tooling engineers can avoid mold performance unknowns and surprises downstream.
Read MoreDesign Criteria for Using Copper Alloys in Molds
The extent of copper alloy use, the success of its application and the life of the components are determined by the selected alloy in combination with the design of the application.
Read MorePlunge Milling Saves Time on Big Mold Cavities
By using a plunge mill, what used to take four hours now takes only 30 minutes—and stretches mold feedstock.
Read MoreAchieving Cavity Balance: Another Factor for Success
A look at good and bad cavity layouts and runner designs.
Read MoreMaking the Transition to High Performance Machining Techniques
Implementing HPM techniques—such as hard milling—into component production can be straightforward with the correct process and other considerations
Read MoreA Shortcut for Improving Toolroom Efficiency
Developments, strategies, processes and technologies are available to help ensure an efficient toolroom.
Read MoreDesigning the Mold: The Foundation for Success
The impact of different mold materials with regard to cooling; how to determine waterline placement for optimum cooling; placing cooling where heat is concentrated in the part; and, how to select a mold base sized for the machine being used.
Read MoreEDM Technology Leads in the Race to the Finish Line
Mold shops should look to race shops for technologies and strategies to help reduce their mold build leadtimes.
Read MoreAdvancing Mold Performance Using Hot Runner Technology
A quality hot runner system is one of the more important enhancements you can incorporate into a mold to improve molded part quality, reduce production times and remain price competitive.
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