Surface Treatment
Keeping Molds Running
Technology advancements encourage moldmakers to think about surface treatment, mold maintenance and repair issues earlier in the mold build process to obtain better mold performance and life.
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Diamond-Like Carbon Mold Coatings for Increased Durability
Hardness, wear resistance, deposition temperature and uniformity are the main elements to consider when choosing a coating for mold components.
Read MoreFive Steps to Polish an Aluminum Mold
In time and with practice, each polisher will develop his or her own tricks and short cuts.
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Choosing and Using The Right Mold Cleaners, Part 2
Knowing the requirements of offline and online cleaners yields cleaner molds.
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Selective Plating of Mold Surfaces Extends Life and Reduces Repair Costs
Wear and tear on molds and the need for repairs are a regular cost of doing business for plastic and metal molders. However, costs can be drastically reduced through selective plating without removing the tooling from a machine.
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Corrosion Control: A Guide to Proper Mold Care
If you have not set up a proactive mold maintenance program, your facility runs efficiently only until the next major problem or repair.
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Process Produces Anti-Adhesion Coating Directly in the Mold
A new plasma coating displaces chemical release agents or durable coatings in injection molding and regenerates inside the mold.
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It Is What It Is, But What Is It?
With the right tools and experience, a mold can be plated and maintained with confidence no matter where it originated or what materials were used to build it.
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Strategic Partnerships Solidify Automotive Niche
To further strengthen its reputation as a leading innovator in the marketplace, Proper has recently formed strategic alliances with German company KrausMaffei and Woburn, MA-based Trexel Inc.—two vastly different organizations with their own specialties.
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Selection Process for Stainless Mold Steels
Successful production of plastic components associated with the extrusion, injection and compression molding greatly depends on the mold material selection.
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