Mold Components
Component Supplier Ramps Up Support during Crisis
Expediting all work and supplies for Coronavirus projects is key to this mold component supplier They have first priority. “Many of our customers are in the medical field and they need support from us.
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How to Maintain Additive Tooling
Implementing additive tooling into a mold can be a daunting task, but maintaining it over the life of the tool can be straight-up scary. Here are three steps to include in your maintenance plan.
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8 Ways to Increase Mold Life
A checklist of molding machine settings and preventative maintenance actions that improve mold longevity.
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Pneumatic Cylinders Install Without Removing the Hot Runner
HRSflow announces its extended portfolio of compact and small cylinders which require limited installation space.
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EZ Slider Eliminates Need for Traditional Slide and Lifter Components
Michmar Engineering announces the EZ Slider, which eliminates the need for traditional slide and lifter components.
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PODCAST: Additive Panel Speaks Out about Technology Expansion
On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, MoldMaking Technology’s Christina Fuges sits down with Tony Demakis to interview three leading additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology suppliers.
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Mini Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Provides Tremendous Preloading Capacity
PFA, Inc. announces the release of the 70 series “mini” hydraulic preloading and locking cylinder as part of the Kor-Lok side-action system product line.
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WEBINAR: The Key to Digital Tooling Is Ceramic Fiber Reinforcement
If you do low-volume prototyping then this ceramic fiber-reinforced 3D-printed tooling option could be worth a look ... or listen. Check out this free webinar that presents best-use applications, part and mold design considerations and key lessons learned.
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Rotary Series Encoders Ideal for Small Servo Motors and Actuators
Heidenhain introduces an expansion of its small-diameter 1000 and 1100 series rotary encoders with added versions now available with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ
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How to Use a Conformally Cooled Sprue Bushing to Reduce Cycle Time and Ease Cost Pressures
Use of a new conformally cooled sprue bushing helped solve Midwest Mold Services’ problem with a big sprue that was hard to cool and preventing faster ejection times.
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