The typical injection mold comprises hundreds of types of plates and tooling components that help to form and eject a molded part. Component type, required function, and construction dictate the proper maintenance procedure and frequency plan. […]
The process of outsourcing mold design work has swept the mold industry today. Due to the variety and structure of the molds, the molding technology is changing with each passing day. […]
With the progress of society and the rapid development of industry, users’ requirements for plastic molds have become higher and higher, and the proportion of plastic molds has also increased year by year, […]
Mold digital design and manufacturing and enterprise information management technology is an internationally recognized effective technical means to improve the overall level of the mold industry, which can greatly improve mold production efficiency and product quality, […]
1) Digital twin and the digital thread The terms digital twin and digital thread have been bandied around for a while but in 2019, most engineers are going to see both concepts in action every day. […]
If you are a mold maker, here are some very convincing reasons why you would want to outsource mold design. […]
1) Make the components machinable. From the moldmakers perspective, it is always best if the designer considers just how the component might be manufactured. […]
One of the most important requirements for extending mold life is improved corrosion resistance. Stainless steel is common in plastic mold manufacturing because it is very resistant to condensation, cooling water and acid precipitation. […]
Most shops can relate to the need to save money while developing and manufacturing a product, including the mold. Let’s face it: there is a reason people still use the old phrase “time is money.” […]
Most molds are made of hardened or pre-hardened steel. Hardened steel (post-process heat treatment) has better wear resistance and longer service life than pre-hardened steel. Although steel molds are more expensive than molds made from other materials such as aluminum, they are more durable and support higher productivity before they need to be replaced. Design [...]