Surface Treatment
How to Choose the Right Plated Coatings for Improved Mold Performance
With a basic knowledge of plating types, moldmakers can make an educated coating choice that will improve mold performance.
Read MoreMinnesota Mold & Engineering Group: Strength In Numbers
Four companies unite-serving as a one-stop powerhouse for art to part and anything in-between.
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Tough Coatings Control and Extend Mold Life
Moldmakers can solve tough productivity problems by applying next-generation coatings.
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How to Use Indexable Tooling to Optimize Finishing Operations
High-quality indexable insert end milling systems offer moldmakers considerable cost-advantages for many finishing operations.
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Plated Coating for Improved Mold Performance
There are more than eight different plated coatings for molds - knowing the right one for your application is essential to improving mold life.
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Laying It on Thick With Specialized Coatings
Phygen coatings offer low friction, high hardness and exceptional wear resistance to extend tool life.
Read MoreGalvanic Corrosion: Prevention Equals Preservation
By educating yourself on some of the common causes of galvanic corrosion, you may save yourself from costly mold repair and rework in the future.
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Bulked-Up Coatings Increase Mold Productivity
Which choice is the best coating - one that provides long production life and minimal maintenance needs.
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Laser Weld Repair of Molds
A nuclear weapons welding process is used to repair molds for the plastic injection mold industry.
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Ensuring Mold Steel Polishability
When working on a project that requires high-quality texturing or surface finish, using an electro-slag quality material may be the best option for mold steel.
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