Most mold shops are well acquainted with the visible costs of poor quality. Still, these are just the tip of the iceberg compared to the deeper and more intractable invisible costs lurking below the waterline. Shops that think of quality as only a cost center enforce the incorrect perception that the quality function is essentially [...]
Integrated CAD/CAM software that combines CAD, CAM, electrode design and CMM programming capabilities in one system can save you time and effort in the following five ways: Eliminate extra and costly data translation steps between applications that are operating on the same 3-D model. Some systems offer a complete set of fully integrated applications for [...]
Applying scientific injection molding principles to parts upfront in the manufacturing process will help to ensure an optimized part and a robust mold design. The inputs will inform the mold design and build, and allow for optimal processing conditions and part conformance. Here are three simple strategies of scientific injection molding. Simulation Before you design [...]
Moldmakers are facing the music of Industry 4.0, and—no surprise here—the conductor is the customer. Expectations for customer service are higher than ever and reshaping how businesses operate. It’s no longer enough to tighten up customer-facing roles and processes; every piece of the shop must be optimized to deliver. Quoting is no exception—it’s the overlooked [...]
Industry 4.0 has been getting a lot of attention from molders as they look to take advantage of connecting processing information with production information to efficiently produce quality parts on time. It only makes sense that as the 4.0 culture continues to grow within the molding industry, the mold repair side of the business starts [...]
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Automotive headlight reflector (also called mirror) is a part of Automotive headlight lighting system, its reflection function can avoid direct light. It is located inside the lens and the decorative frame, and is assembled with the lens. The lens can be seen through the lens from the outside of the lamp. […]
Conformal cooling is prevalent in moldmaking. A primary driver of conformal cooling is the ability of a cooling circuit to follow the contour of the plastic molding cavity surface, yielding consistent cooling. […]
A well-maintained (and designed) mold is the key to producing consistent, high-quality injection molded parts. Uniform cooling of the entire cavity (and uniform cooling from cavity to cavity in multi-cavity tools) will produce the highest quality parts and the fastest cycle times. Ensuring mold quality requires well-designed molds and higher precision, both of which will [...]