A better measurement method to improve mold quality
Mold builders who produce the highest quality molds should use the best quality control practices, as the quality of a mold is only as good as the accuracy and reliability of measurements. […]
Explore Methods to improve the efficiency of mold building
As tooling complexity increases, it is necessary to explore ways to simplify your mold-building process, and that is where additive manufacturing can help. […]
Introduction to Nano molding technology
Nano molding technology is a new technology to integrate the metal and plastic by injection molding. […]
The Advantages and disadvantages of injection molding
Two of the major disadvantages to injection molding are the high mold costs and large required lead times. Mold is almost a project in and of itself and only one phase of the entire injection molding process.Before you can produce an injection molded part you first have to design and prototype a part (probably via [...]
Design points of automotive lamp mold
The design of automotive lamp mold is not as simple as we thought, Every mold designer must know some key points before designing： […]
Some experience in purchasing molds
Molds are considered a commodity. A statement all too familiar to most of us, as it has become the general attitude within the injection molding industry that hires employees who do not fully understand the complexity of manufacturing an injection mold. […]
A method for rapidly estimating mold cost
Mold manufacturers must deliver high-quality molds to customers faster than their competitors and then help them design products right the first time. […]
How to make mold tolerances
Although designers should always provide generous tolerances whenever possible, there are many times tight tolerances must be maintained for fit, function or appearance. These images illustrate design details in a set of injection molded parts that were required to comply with reasonable, […]
The importance of choosing molding material
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 [...]
Moden Inspection and Measurement Technologies in Mold Shop
Shop floor inspection can be a tedious or relatively innocuous part of daily operations, depending on the measurement and analysis methods shops use. […]