Surface Treatment
Reducing or Maintaining Cycle Times with Mold Coating
No matter the size of a tool, taking into consideration your GPM within your tooling’s cooling systems and using electroless nickel coating is an effective way to improve or maintain desired cycle times.
Read MoreHigh Cavitation Molds Promote Economies of Scale
Toolmakers are developing increasingly complex molds for high production of thinwall parts.
Read MoreThe Tool of Choice for Mold Repair
Manual laser micro-welding systems are an alternative to traditional microscope GTA welding.
Read MorePart Two of a Two-Part Series Optimizing Mold Performance And Maintenance Efficiency
The last three steps of a six-step process for strategizing for improvement in shop operations when it comes to how we maintain molds.
Read MoreHow to Increase Polishing Efficiencies
A concurrent approach to polishing increases the man-and-machine efficiency while streamlining workflow to help attain ever-decreasing leadtimes.
Read More“Top Secret”: How to Protect Your Mold: Top Finish, Dims and Integrity
Mold coating challenges and solutions for those working within the aerospace industry.
Read MorePart One of a Two-Part Series Optimizing Mold Performance And Maintenance Efficiency
The first three steps of a six-step process for strategizing for improvement in shop operations when it comes to how we maintain molds.
Read MoreIon Beam Enhanced Deposition Process Provides Wear- and Corrosion-Resistant Coatings For Mold Surfaces
While there are a variety of mold coatings and coating processes on the market, a new technology is emerging that promises to help improve resistance to wear, corrosion and other surface-related phenomena on mold tooling surfaces.
Read MoreCoatings and Finishes for Electrical and Electronics Molding
Electrical and electronic components take many forms and functions and require special attention when considering surface treatment options.
Read MoreCoatings and Finishes for Packaging Molds
Today’s variety of packaging options requires the right surface treatment for the required mold.
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