Videos

1 Jun 2015

2015 Leadtime Leader Awards Winner: Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing - Setting the Pace Holistically

This mold manufacturer has radically transformed its business by instituting a standardized, flexible process, advanced technology and a people-centric philosophy.

1 May 2015

Mold Water System Basics

Molder to moldmaker: “If you want the project, you need to hit the targeted tooling costs.” Then oftentimes the moldmaker builds a tool that fits the budget, but does not have the best performance with regards to water. Here are some basics about the impact of mold's water system.

1 May 2015

Machining 3D Parts

For most of the 3D machining required in moldmaking, there are essentially seven steps necessary to achieve the desired results in terms of shape, finish and cycle time.

1 Apr 2015

Tooling Up for Challenging Cuts

To maximize quality and repeatability, you need the right cutting tools, especially in challenging applications. Here’s a guide for selecting tools for high-speed tool paths, tight areas, straight walls and graphite cutting.

1 Apr 2015

Toroidal Tools for Tight Areas

Toroidal end mill in hardened steel mold machining of helical bores in 54 HRc H13 steel.

7 Oct 2022

New Recruitment Tool on How Moldmaking Careers Make a Difference

The concept was to allow young professionals currently working in our industry to share their own personal journeys and thereby help educate a future generation of workers about the fulfilling, lucrative career opportunities available in mold manufacturing. We thought the best way to convey these stories would be through a video, so we sought support from key moldmaking organizations to help this idea come to life.

1 Mar 2015

Hot Runner Repair and Maintenance Training

Successful hot runner repair requires a higher level of precision, understanding and accuracy that can only be accomplished in a systemized approach that utilizes accurate documentation of the critical elements of manifold work.