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Getting Started with Hot Runner Maintenance
Developing basic cleaning and repair skills among in-house technicians should be the goal of every shop that runs hot runner systems.
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Watching for Wear
Considering how coatings wear over time extends the options for mold surface finishes beyond hard chrome and electroless nickel.
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Under the Scope: Shielding the Weld
It is important for every welding novice to understand both the dangers of oxygen contamination in the welding process and the use of a shielding gas to protect the weld (either TIG or laser) from oxygen contamination.
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Engineer Better, More Profitable Molds
Where moldmaking is concerned, we have the best conference tracks for learning solid strategies that can take your business from where it is to where it ought to be—and you know I’m talking about Amerimold!
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From Marines to Manufacturers, Ready to Work
I know from personal experience early in my post-university years that veterans of our military often do not have enough highly-sought-after skills to find a good job once they are honorably discharged. Introducing Workshops for Warriors.
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Measurement Data Supports Manufacturing Success
Here are five ways that measurement data can be used to improve productivity and profits.
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Under the Scope: Common Laser Welding Pitfalls
Four key trouble areas that can negatively impact efficient and effective laser welding are communication, removal of air pockets, edge technique and selection of filler rod size.
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The Designer's Edge: Cleaning and Maintaining the Mold in the Press
Randy discusses cleaning and maintaining the mold in the press to reduce downtime.
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Under the Scope: Mold Repair Workflow
These seven steps can help any shop secure an effective mold repair procedure.
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Using Data to Improve Mold Performance
An easy way to get a snapshot of how a mold is operating is to run regular mold scans via a hot runner temperature controller.
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