Mold Components
The Valve Gate Advantage
Valve gate installations must be made to manufacturer specs to obtain the advantages necessary for competitive production of injection molded parts in today’s marketplace.
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Fred Steil: SPE's 2004 Moldmaker of the Year
Accolades abound from the Society of Plastics Engineers for this industry veteran who has spent his life giving back to the industry.
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Troubleshooting Defects: Part II
Repair technicians should be aware that careful handling of tooling, attention to detail and documentation keeps manifolds functioning properly and prevents costly mistakes.
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Adding Value to Your Mold
Moldmaking shops must evaluate the need for a pressure transducer in an injection mold to assist them in gaining valuable information as the mold is developed.
Read MoreMinnesota Mold & Engineering Group: Strength In Numbers
Four companies unite-serving as a one-stop powerhouse for art to part and anything in-between.
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Standardized Mold Building Makes Shortened Leadtimes Possible and Profitable
The next level of standardization has allowed moldmakers to rethink their processes and deliver the same high-quality molds, while continuing to succeed and grow.
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Quick Math for Cylinder Calculations
Simple cylinder calculations provide good first look comparisons for proper sizing when moldmakers are considering the most suitable side-action option early in the mold design.
Read MoreThe Value of a Well Engineered Mold Base
High-quality mold bases can help moldmakers maximize output and uptime.
Read MoreUnscrewing Components: One Good Turn Deserves Another
Choosing unscrewing components for your molds shortens leadtimes, reduces component costs and decreases cycle times.
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How to Work Better, Faster and Cheaper
While moldmakers may have difficulty competing with foreign markets on cheap labor, they can compete by finding new ways to build molds faster and cheaper with high-quality results.
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