Every shop deals with two universal truths: People are part of the process and make mistakes, and sooner or later, all mechanical devices will either wear out or break. The consequences of both truths can range from merely expensive to catastrophic. […]
Color is normal on the surface of products, though black spots or lines occasionally occur. The dark spots or black lines are fundamentally caused by the thermal degradation of material or carbonization of impurities due to various factors. The raw material is mixed with impurities (such as impurities falling off when the operator is unripping [...]
Aberration refers to the discrepancy of color on the products wherein the tint is uneven. The causes whereof comprise: […]
Each year Industry Intelligence sends a Capital Spending Survey to metalworking shops asking about their intended spending on equipment for the coming year. […]
Mold making Index results between January and October of 2017 broke records with an average index reading of 55.8. By comparison, the last time the index experienced a comparable period of prolonged expansion was in 2014, when the average index reading from January to October was a respectable 53.8. When interpreting Industry Intelligence data, a [...]
1 Use plastics with sound glossiness (such as ABS and PP etc), appropriately add additives which can improve the glossiness of products, and reduce the content of volatiles in raw materials (such as lubricating agent); […]
The products are provided with uneven surface glossiness and are even covered with shades. The causes whereof comprise: […]
Strategies vary for staying focused on increasing profitability and for remaining competitive in today's global economy. Machining is an essential process for the strategy of mold builders. This includes a focus on selecting and using the right cutting tools for each application. The first step to properly setting up each job that hits the shop [...]
Creating the most effective hot runner system design that includes manifolds, nozzles and full hot-halves demands a collaborative approach among the moldmaking supply chain: mold builders, molders, original equipment manufacturers and technology suppliers. […]
Mold manufacturers are under pressure. Shocking revelation, right? End customers demand or even expect to see increasing levels of quality, accuracy and consistency. […]