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VIDEO: How to Really Use a 3D Printer

Learn how color 3D applications are enabled with a 3D printing system that allows the production of functional parts in full color in a fraction of the time.

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How to Dramatically Increase Mold Life with the Right Coating

Injection mold components experience remarkable wear and tear as high-temperature polymers, often with abrasive and corrosive additives, are injected into the mold. A challenge is how to maintain the efficiency of the component that was witnessed during the first 10,000 cycles.  Maybe it just needs a little PVD.  

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Basics

Mold Builders Are Leading the Way

We are still accepting entries for our 2020 Leadtime Leader Awards competition, so put your hat in the ring today by visiting the Leadtime Leader Zone and clicking on the logo to submit your information to start the process.

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How to EDM Steel and Copper Alloy Simultaneously

A strategy for machining details when the part geometry falls across multiple workpiece materials.

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3D Printing

Mold Builder Learns How to Use Hybrid AM to Build Conformal-Cooled Inserts

It is one thing to understand additive technology, but it is another to know when to invest, who to partner with and how to sell its value.

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Mold Components

How to Use Hydraulic Locking Cylinders to Improve Plastic Injection-Molded Part Profitability

Improve complex injection-molded part quality and profitability by reducing mold base size and preloading slides from a solid structure to ensure placement.

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How to Start Planning Your Business Exit

Now is the time to start the planning process for exiting your business whether you plan to exit within the next year or 10 years from now. 

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Want to Know How We Got to Industry 4.0?

Don Smith, Senior Tooling Manager with Scholle IPN North America, shares a quick history lesson on how we went from Industry 1.0 to Industry 4.0. 

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Basics

How to Avoid Premature Mold Failure

A look at the most common types of mold damage, practical examples, causes, and recommended solutions.  

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Basics

How to Achieve Accelerated Milling

High-feed milling reduces cycle time and extends cutting tool life.

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