Maintenance & Repair
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read MoreWelding Copper Beryllium Molds: What You Must Know
Beryllium is a harmful element and warrants caution when welding.
Read MoreMicro-Dimensional Welding Is Putting Some Moldmakers Ahead of Their Competition
In the past, welding was feared by most toolmakers. Many reputable manufacturers even adopted a "no weld" policy on new molds.
Read MorePolishing Pointers - How to Cut Polishing Time By 30 Percent Forever
Ask any polisher what the hardest part of his/her job is and most will tell you the same thing - stoning.
Read More
