Mold Components
Inter-Mold Insert Technology: Can Be Added to Existing Tooling
Hook fields are created in plastic parts by the inter-mold process simultaneously during a standard injection molding cycle (one-shot).
Read MoreMold Building Without Rule Breaking
Push the mold in the beginning of the build process to discover any weaknesses before it gets to the molder.
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Part Two of a Two-Part Series Valve Gate Sequencing Strategies
More valve gate strategies and how they help moldmakers and molders work together to develop a mold that will provide the most consistent performance.
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Ensure Component Integrity With the Right Mold Management System
How tooling engineers can avoid mold performance unknowns and surprises downstream.
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Design 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.
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Making 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
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Designing 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.
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Part One of a Three-Part Series Metal Laminated Tooling-Process Chain
Results from laminated tooling testing show that this technology has the capability for an enormous reduction in cycle time via the integration of a conformal cooling system.
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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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