Because most companies lack the flexibility and ability to meet production needs when the turnaround time is short, outsourcing is increasingly seen as a strategic partnership rather than a supplier relationship. Outsourcing may be the only viable solution when internal resources are tight. […]
we can try to visualise the flow of the melt into the cavity form. The material is initially directed down towards the bottom of the part and will then fill the cavity upwards from this point. […]
We could eject this part with pins, with a stripper plate or with sleeve ejectors. It is always preferable to avoid pin gating if the options of stripping or sleeve ejection exist, for three reasons: […]
For a qualified mold designer, how to start a mold design correctly is very important, I think I can share some of my experience： […]
Moldmaking is a lot about miniaturization. Whether it’s components for lifesaving medical devices or the scored grip on the bottom of a tube of lip balm, manufacturers use molds to generate tiny part features. […]
Having a proper tool design review and check list can and will save time to market. Here at Oakley, we have an internal tool design team that works across functions by performing design for manufacturability (DFM) throughout the entire process, from sketch and design engineering through CAD.This means when final product CAD is released to [...]
From the perspective of efficiency, quality and cost, in-house manufacturing of injection molded parts as part of the customer’s final product is a major challenge. […]
The necessity for productivity reigns throughout manufacturing, and that certainly includes moldmaking. Recent CAD/CAM software advancements can help achieve significant improvements throughout the shop and moldmaking process from quoting, programming and roughing operations through to finishing, deburring and shop connectivity. […]
Venting is one of the most important aspects a mold technician can get right when tweaking a new plastic injection mold for production. When vents are not designed and executed properly, problems can occur. […]
In order to work effectively, the partnership between the customer and the outsourcing partner requires the digitization of the manufacturing process. […]