Materials are often specified early in the design process and should be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Sometimes molders may purchase large quantities of specific resins at major discounts. These discounts can be passed on to customers. For example, if a designer can specify an ABS grade that matches the properties of one purchased [...]
Shop floor inspection can be a tedious or relatively innocuous part of daily operations, depending on the measurement and analysis methods shops use. […]
When there are many miles between you and your mold builder, consider the following five approaches to ensure the mold is built on time, on budget and at the quality the project deserves. […]
When molds and tooling are mentioned, what comes to mind are the parts that are produced through the use of processes like blow molding or injection molding. […]
Uniformity is best. Constant wall thicknesses throughout your part will provide the best flow. Nominal wall thickness should be between 2-3mm. The recommended minimum is 1mm and the maximum is 4mm for conventional injection molding processes. […]
Our competent designers know what questions to ask by providing design recommendations, viable alternatives and practical assistance to assure that the customer’s requested part design or model meets their specifications. […]
These are some of the many questions and considerations that all parties in an injection molded part project must understand and agree upon before starting a job. […]
When OEMs outsource their parts production to external suppliers, they are dependent on their suppliers to precisely track the number of units that will arrive, quality issues and expected delays. […]
“Can I die sink EDM two different workpiece materials at the same time?” is a frequently asked EDM question, especially in mold manufacturing where tool steels and copper alloys are often involved. […]
1)Incorrect material selection – The coefficient of thermal expansion for all steel, hardened steels, copper & aluminum, must be taken into consideration when designing and building tools. Large differences can cause damage and uneven wear to all components. […]