Maintenance & Repair
Mold Rebranding and Refurbishment
When identifying features have to be changed, this five-step welding and engraving process can spare the expense of building a brand-new mold.
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Throwback Thursday: Best Practices for Surface Finishing
Surface finishing is as critical an aspect of building a mold as the design, so a review of some best practices is always a good idea.
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Under the Scope: Lessons Learned in Welding
Many of this mold welder's lessons learned were as a result of questions asked by customers regarding training, processes and welding theory.
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Device Stores and Manages Data Directly on Mold
Data-driven manufacturing is becoming more and more prevalent in the moldmaking industry, but not all moldmakers have standards in place or the structure to maintain pertinent collected data after a mold is built and delivered.
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Under the Scope: Communication and Workflow
Closing the communication gap ensures that everyone involved is on the same page, allowing for an efficient and timely repair process.
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SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, Mold Maintenance and Repair
This year marks the third edition of our Mold Maintenance and Repair supplement, so I've now named October Mold Maintenance and Repair month. Before the month gets away from us, I want to make sure you were able to read about some of the products and equipment specific to that segment of the moldmaking process.
Read MoreDo Scheduled PMs Really Work?
True preventive maintenance lies in accurately monitoring and counting issues and corrective actions over time.
Read MoreQuickly Getting to the Root of the Problem
Diagnostic device helps molders simply check hot runner cables to ensure connectivity.
Read MoreUnder the Scope: The Right Way vs. the Fast Way
There is a delicate balance between meeting the customer’s request for a fast turnaround and completing a proper welding repair.
Read MoreTool Maintenance: A Molder’s Must-Have
Equipping a toolroom for proper mold maintenance and repair takes more than just the right technology.
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