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Hot Runners

Realizing Complicated Runner Designs Using Generation Mesh

High-speed, high-quality mesh technology automatically generates the high-resolution hexa-based mesh in which the mesh model perfectly matches the original runner design with high accuracy.

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Advancing Anode Assembly Fabrication

A look at the science of conforming anode assembly for chrome plating.

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The Value of the Right Cutter Carbide Material and Coating

Consider mirror-edge geometry and carbide-grade combination heat-resistant PVD coatings when trying to solve mold machining challenges.

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Hot Runners

Six Considerations for Evaluating a Hot Runner System

Details matter when it comes to selecting and integrating a hot runner system. This guide makes that process easier by covering those details thoroughly.

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Welding Pre-hardened 40 Rockwell Material

Key tips help ensure safe shop welding practices when using pre-hardened 40 Rockwell material.

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Steps for Properly Evaluating a Mold Release Product

Here are some essential steps to follow when selecting the right agent to help eliminate issues that slow down cycle time.

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Machining

Intelligent Monitoring with MTConnect

A major challenge to the wide adoption of the MTConnect standard on the shop floor is a lack of understanding about what is required to implement the standard. The most common issues are a mismatch between the adapter and the machine, a missing agent, a wrong error log setting, firewall interference, duplicate port configuration, inconsistent file names and incorrect adapter IP addresses.

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Streamlining Roll Dimension Calculations for Mold Components

A new roll dimension calculator streamlines the use of roll pins to measure core pins, wedge blocks, shut-off surfaces or electrode details to determine the exact size of a workpiece’s angled detail.

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Basics

How to Advance Molding Undercuts with Collapsible Core Design

A new flush-style collapsible core design might help to overcome objections to using the technology and advance the molding of undercuts.

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Choosing Between Solid Carbide and Indexable Cutting Tools

Criteria like machine tool spindle power, workpiece geometry and material, CAD/CAM for CNC programming and fixturing drive rough milling cutter selection.

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