Maintenance & Repair
Options for Restoring Molds
When a mold needs to be restored, moldmakers can turn to several different welding methods to fix the problem.
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Mold Preservation and Maintenance for Ultimate Productivity
Making a mold last with as little downtime as possible is the ultimate goal of a plastic molding manager. By taking some early, preventive steps, moldmakers can extend the life of the mold and save money in the long run.
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Micro Welding: Applications Beyond Mold Repair
Moldmakers are discovering that micro welding can not only repair molds, but it also can be used as an alternative to many production processes.
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King Systems, Plastics Technology Division - Developing A Competitive Edge Never Ends
By investing in both technology and employee skills, King Systems, Plastics Technology Division, combines the customer service advantages of a small-sized moldmaker with the cutting-edge skills needed to succeed.
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Sub-harmonic Stress Relief Improves Mold Quality
The quality of the mold lies mostly beneath the surface of the steel. By using sub-harmonic stress relief, moldmakers can improve mold quality - enhancing machine stability, long-term shape stabilization and the mold's resistance to cracking in service.
Read MoreBuilt-In Quality
This month MoldMaking Technology magazine asks its readers how to ensure the quality of a mold.
Read MoreSpecializing in Success
The members of MoldMaking Technology's Editorial Advisory Board express their views on the benefits of specialization to a moldmaker.
Read MoreHow to Optically Polish Aluminum
There are two methods for optically polishing aluminum - knowing the right one for your project will save you time and money.
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Selecting a Filler Metal for Mold Repair Welding
Mold repair welding can add more life to a damaged tool, but choosing the right filler metal can determine just how long that life will last.
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Mold Refurbishing - Out With the Old and in With the New!
While sending a mold out for repair may cost some time and money up front, in the long run, the shop will benefit from a mold that's "just like new" at a fraction of the cost of a new mold.
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