Ejection in Mold Design
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: […]
Start a mold design
For a qualified mold designer, how to start a mold design correctly is very important, I think I can share some of my experience： […]
Discuss the tool for micromilling
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. […]
How to review your mold design
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 [...]
Plastic injection molding outsourcing
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. […]
Advanced CAD/CAM software improves mold manufacturing efficiency
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. […]
Properly design venting in a mold
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. […]
How to become a successful outsourcing partner
In order to work effectively, the partnership between the customer and the outsourcing partner requires the digitization of the manufacturing process. […]
Proper understanding of outsourcing partner
Because most companies lack the flexibility and ability to meet production needs in a short turnaround time, […]
How to prevent manufacturing cyberattacks
Manufacturing cyberattacks are expensive, hard to detect and dangerous. Companies can no longer sit idle and hope not to be a target. Hackers are stealing everything from personal information to internal operational details and intellectual property. […]