Inspection & Measurement
Detecting Water Flow Restrictions
A look at how taking the time and data to analyze a mold problem will help you repair it right—and permanently—the first time.
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Statistical Process Control: Beyond the Data
Statistical process control used correctly allows moldmakers to connect data sources, collect data and issue failure alarms in real-time.
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Five-Axis Inspection for Moldmakers
Does five-axis inspection offer similar benefits in speed and accuracy for moldmaking operations?
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Portable Temperature Indicator Measures Mold Surface Temperature Quickly, Efficiently
A portable temperature indicator provides a quick readout of the actual surface temperature at the point of contact on a mold with an accuracy of +/- 2 percent.
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Badgering Mold Variability with On-Machine Gaging
Using unique on-machine metrology software helps to nail down injection mold machining consistency.
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Why You Need to Inspect the Part to See the Mold
In the simplest terms, a good mold is one that makes good parts. When your customer is making good parts, no one questions the mold. It’s when the parts are not meeting spec that the mold—as one of the main elements of the molding system—is called into question. In these situations, one common proposal is to measure the mold to ensure that it conforms to the designed dimensions.
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Moldmaker Uses a Solution-Based Approach To Mold Flow Analysis
MoldFlow consulting firm assists mold shop as it approached a complex molding program for its customer, Cessna Aircraft Company.
Read MoreDetermining Maximum Mold Cycle Counts
Ongoing data collection and visual inspection of tooling and parts is the only method that will allow you to balance maximizing tooling life, production capability and mold reliability.
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Complex Parts Put a Premium on High-Tech Mold Design
Equipment and component suppliers are developing a range of products for advanced moldmaking needs.
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A Better Reverse Engineering Approach when Modifying Molds
Laser scanning services make good economic sense as they provide precise CAD data available for robot programming, which shortens the actual programming process.
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