Conformal Cooling
Strategic Mold Cooling: Optimizing Molding Quality and Cycle Efficiency
Proper cooling is crucial in molding, yet often overlooked. Discover proper cooling methods to prevent defects and improve efficiency.
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Advancing Moldmaking and Plastics: Trends in 3D Printing, Automation and Sustainability
NPE 2024 showcased the latest trends and technologies in innovation, efficiency and sustainability for moldmakers and molders, featuring advancements in 3D printing, automation, design and virtual reality/augmented reality/artificial intelligence.
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How to Make Data Work for Mold Productivity and Performance
The use of digital workflows improves the impact of mold design libraries, conformal cooling and machine learning.
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How to Use Simulation to Achieve a High-Gloss Surface Finish
Combining simulation, conformal cooling, and a rapid heat and cooling process can predict and produce the required surface finish for high-gloss plastic parts.
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How to Use Thermal Management to Improve Mold Cooling
A review of common mold cooling issues and possible solutions, including 3D printing applications.
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Manifold Blocks for Flexible Cooling Circuits
Hasco’s Z920/ manifold blocks create a centralized inflow/outflow location that enables the use of shorter hoses in mold heating/cooling systems.
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A 3D Printing Retrospective
A personal review of the evolution of 3D printing in moldmaking throughout the past 25 years.
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3D Printing Technologies for Moldmaking Applications
3D printing technologies, from conformal cooling to complex mold building, are making an impact on the moldmaking industry, one innovation at a time.
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Pennsylvania Mold Builder Doubles Footprint, Maintains Quality and Company Values
Quality Mold Inc. doubles its manufacturing footprint but maintains its private company values and structure, delivering quality and fast turnaround from mold design and build through sampling.
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Multi-Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer Supports Complex Mold Building
Using its FormUp 350 system, AddUp, in collaboration with Siebenwurst Group, improved the conformal cooling channels for a mold slide.
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