Surface Treatment

New, five-Axis Laser Texturing System Offers Speed, Accuracy and More Geometric Options

Attendees at GF Machining Solutions’ unveiling of Laser S series say they are excited, impressed with speed and accuracy of mold texturing system.

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Next-Generation All-In-One, Digital Laser Texturing System Unveiled

GF Machining Solutions introduces the new, fully-digital, multiprocess Laser S series for texturing molds.

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Leadership

Bales Updates In-House Lab Capabilities

Bales Metal Surface Solutions brings testing for plating-bath control operations in-house at its Downers Grove, Illinois, headquarters.

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Basics

Surface Treatments Protect Mold Finishes, Reduce Downtime and Part Failure

Surface treatment vendors are expanding their services to include more treatment options, advanced technologies and convenience.

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Higher-Level Laser Mold Texturing

Eroded, sandblasted and chemically-etched mold textures are now 100-percent lasered at this Germany-based service provider.

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Rethinking How to Polish

Internal process documentation helps polishers build upon experience and overcome surface finish challenges.

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Mold Release: Paintable, FDA-Compliant Powder

New Dry-21 paintable PTFE powder mold release is a low-residue, spray-on release with FDA compliance for incidental food contact.

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Laser Marking Process Resists Shot Blasting

Laserax’s laser marking process has enabled die casters to identify parts throughout the supply chain.

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Surface Finish Considerations for Better Molds

Mold material, tolerances, texture, mold release, flow, splay, hand finishing, machining and software impact surface finish decisions.

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Tips

Advancing Anode Assembly Fabrication

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

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