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How to Produce More Accurate Molds and Reduce Rework

Patented micro-milling process for manufacturing steel plate flat and parallel helps mold builders shorten mold build times and increase accuracy.

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Tool Steel

Three Considerations for Mold Steel Selection

Although a big challenge is selecting the right steel for the right job, steel selection has never been better in regards to quality, price and delivery speed. Here is a simple checklist when selecting your next mold steel.

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Cutting Tools

PVD-Grade Carbide Milling Inserts Address Mold Machining Challenges

The new PVD grade from Walter USA is now reportedly capable of 30% greater performance in stainless steels and heat-resistant super alloys, and up to 75% greater performance in steels than comparable grades.

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Mold Materials

Advances in P20 Steel Potentially Eliminates Need for Stress Relieving After Rough Cutting

Omega Tool Corp. compares conventional, new P20 grades side by side in production fascia tools, finds no downside.

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Tool Steel

Alro Steel Set to Acquire Access Metals

The acquisition is expected to enable Alro to grow its customer base in the eastern United States while providing improved service for cut-to-size metals.

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Tool Steel

Self-Venting Mold Steel for Defect Prevention

High-tonnage pressed and sintered, porous metal Vortex removes the difficulties of trapped gas in the mold cavity through a system of interconnected pores.  

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Metal 3D Printing Technology Targeting Moldmaking is Launched

Mantle announces the commercial launch and availability of its metal 3D printing technology, eliminating or reducing operations traditionally required to make precise, durable steel tool components.  

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Education

MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content in 2022 So Far: Features

A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January-May 2022, from vertical machining to achieving the best mold finish. Give your favorites another look or catch up on what you might have missed. 

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Tool Steel

Modified Composition Enhances Stainless Steel Capabilities

Edro introduces Böhler’s M333 Isoplast stainless steel which has been manufactured via a new melting technology for best-in-class polishability, conductivity, toughness and corrosion resistance.

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Mold Materials

Corrosion-Resistant, Highly Machinable Tool Steel

Opticut mold steels from Swiss Steel Group member Deutsche Edelstahlwerke apply a novel treatment to the material to eliminate the deterioration caused by the addition of sulfur.

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