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Hot Runners 4 Dec 2017

Husky Strengthens Its PET Tooling Business

Husky is bringing its patented HyPET HPP5 technology to legacy systems and tooling generations to add value and capability for customers.

Analysis 1 Dec 2017

Inspection Technology Improves Manufacturer’s Design to Validation Services

Aerospace/defense/medical manufacturer acquires tool builder to complete design to part validation services. The manufacturer also provides inspection lab technology, including computerized tomography (CT) scanning, to refine the mold builder’s processes.

Inspection & Measurement 30 Nov 2017

Inspection System Has Vertical or Horizontal Angle for Versatility

The HVR100-FLIP from L.S. Starrett Company has a large field-of-vision and a high-resolution digital camera for the inspection of a range of parts.

Surface Treatment 28 Nov 2017

Diamond Compound Line Expands to Suit Variety of Polishing Needs

Boride Engineered Abrasives expanded its Mold Makers Diamond line of diamond compounds with options that are water and oil soluble.

Maintenance & Repair 17 Nov 2017

Omegasonics Opens Manufacturing Plant in Washington State

The company is opening a new plant to manage needs for additional product, staff and capacity.

Analysis 19 Oct 2017

Throwback Thursday: CT Scanning Reports

Once a mold produces a part, computed tomography (CT scanning) can step in to help that mold meet customer approval through intense validation. Read how in this archived article.

Maintenance & Repair 13 Oct 2017

Processing and Tooling Come Together

Mold designers, tooling and process engineers, managers, supervisors, repair technicians and molders can come together to learn how to efficiently produce quality parts on time during this inaugural Mold Performance Technology conference.

Inspection & Measurement 18 Sep 2017

Three Takeaways from Die/Mold Expo

What do you gain by attending events like the Makino Die/Mold Expo that was held last week at the company’s Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan? I asked a few of the moldmakers I met there to share their personal takeaways.