Product Design Top Trends
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. […]
Why Outsource Mold Design?
If you are a mold maker, here are some very convincing reasons why you would want to outsource mold design. […]
Injection Mold Design Tips
1) Make the components machinable. From the moldmakers perspective, it is always best if the designer considers just how the component might be manufactured. […]
How to choose tool steel for your plastic mold
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. […]
Simulation Tool Will Improve Mold Design And Mold Manufacturing
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.” […]
Mold Steel & Aluminum
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 [...]
Mold Design and Mold Engineering
Manufacturability Design and Engineering (DFM) – A team of custom molds and design engineers can work with your team to provide first-class component design support. […]
Mold Industry will enter Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 has been getting a lot of attention from molders as they look to take advantage of connecting processing information with production information to efficiently produce quality parts on time. […]
Tips for Hard Milling
Hard millingrequires the utmost attention to detail to achieve maximum performance and tool life and tight tolerances down to 0.0001 inch. These tips help machinists get the most from hard milling. […]
Mold designer must check the wall thickness of the product
Consider the wall thickness. Some factories will tell you that they can only produce injection mold parts with consistent wall thickness. While this can make manufacturing parts easier, it is not part of the overall process. […]