Mold Components
Cemented Tungsten Carbide Offers Wear and Corrosion Resistance for Tooling
Using cemented tungsten carbide as a tooling material for core pins—especially in areas of high wear—can significantly reduce downtime.
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Evaporative Cooling Approach To Mold Temperature Control
This new mold temperature control technology allows tool designers to create mold designs engineered to a level previously unattainable.
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How to Make “Quick-Turn” Your Shop’s Mantra
On top of increasing production capacity, quick delivery standards save as much as five hours per project for a manufacturer of quality “quick-turn” tooling.
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How to Select the Correct Heater Insulation Material
Understanding why insulation is a key to heater life and performance.
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Automation and Moldmaking: Mold Production in Action
Moldmakers are starting to change the way they think and incorporate automation into all aspects of their operation—combining a multitude of processes in a single cell for optimal productivity.
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Moldmakers Counter Offshore Sourcing with State-of-the-Art Capabilities
Advanced engineering and mold building techniques give North American toolmakers entrée to emerging electronics applications.
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Simplifying Mold Construction
How to solve your internal thread molding problems with the right core.
Read MoreDispelling the Misunderstanding About Small Fittings
It is not always immediately obvious how much effect your choice of pipe tap and water-fitting sizes are having on mold performance.
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Unscrewing Core Design Provides Fast, Accurate Core Positioning
Although PERC (Programmable Electric Rotating Cores System) is not a brand-new technology, it warrants a second look as a way for moldmakers to provide another value-added service to their customers.
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Packaging Molds Go High-Tech to Improve Productivity and Economy
The ability to design and build innovative molds for advanced processing needs is key to being competitive and profitable in a low-margin market.
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