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Analysis 1 Nov 2009

Facing the Quality Challenges of Large, High-Precision Tooling

Advanced off-line inspection software speeds up mold manufacturing and assembly for aerospace giant.

Surface Treatment 1 Nov 2009

Silicones Enhance Mold Design, Improve Performance

Silicones have been developed that provide primer-less adhesion to a variety of thermoplastic resins and are optimal for multi-component silicone-to-plastic molding.

Workforce Development 1 Nov 2009

Evaluating Mold Quality

Quality is the name of the game in manufacturing. It’s not just about quality products, it’s about quality processes—from receiving to shipping, TQM, QA, quality service and delivery. Every facet of the manufacturing process has been assigned standards and how well those standards are met is an indication of the quality of that particular product, process or service. Quality products require quality materials, processes, equipment and tooling—specifically in the case of injection molded parts, quality molds.

1 Nov 2009

How to Boost Lean Manufacturing with Ultrasonic Mold Cleaning

With its considerable cost savings and reduction in personnel and time, ultrasonic cleaning is a natural corollary to lean manufacturing for the moldmaking industry.

1 Oct 2009

Optimizing Aluminum Tools

Plating aluminum molds for longer production life.

1 Oct 2009

3-D Laser Scanning Opens the Door to Inspection And Reverse Engineering for Moldmakers

Next-generation scanning technology precisely captures large and small molds.

1 Oct 2009

To Rail or Not to Rail

One of the most interesting parts of performing a maintenance capability assessment (MCA) in mold plants around the globe is observing the different styles practiced when repair technicians work on molds. When talking to repair techs about why they like a particular method or tool it is easy to see why they would think there is only one way to do things. It’s simply how they were taught by the older, tenured repair technicians.