Tool Steel
Tooling Boards Offer Uniformity/Stability in Prototyping and Tooling Applications
A very uniform, dimensionally stable, urethane-based series of tooling boards has been developed for use in prototype, composite tooling, foundry pattern, fixture and other applications.
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Spray Form Technology Fills the Gap in Plastic Mold Tooling
New method for producing steel yields significantly better overall tooling economy.
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Breaking the H-13 Stereotype For the Common Mold
A look at the new grades and steel making practices that are available to address the day-to-day issues that occur in the operation of a mold.
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The Value of a Shop’s Welding Policy
To put the appropriate welding policy in place, you need to choose the right welder—someone who is familiar with tool steel and has a working knowledge of molds.
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Part Three of a Three-Part Series Five Steps for Improving Your Shop’s Maximum Productivity
An explanation of the differences between high-speed machining and conventional machining; and, general thoughts on when to high speed machine and heat treat versus hard milling.
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Looking Sharp
Advancements in cutting tool/toolholder construction yield better stability and higher accuracy to achieve greater feedrates and increased productivity.
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It's a Material World
Strength, hardness and machinability are the common buzzwords that come into play when examining the new materials on the market.
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The Rising Cost of Tool Steel
MoldMaking Technology's 2003 and 2004 Leadtime Leaders weigh in on the effects of the tool steel price increase.
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Steel Update: The Rising Cost of Steel
Structural change in the steel industry will change pricing patterns for moldmakers in the next several years.
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Steel Wars: Aluminum Versus Steel
Conventional steel tools have some obvious advantages in the mold industry but aluminum proves to be gaining some strength in the competition.
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