The advantages of multiple-gate-nozzle hot runner system
Incorporating multiple-gate nozzles means smaller molds, small presses, a balanced fill rate, reduced residence time, temperature control and design flexibility. […]
An important design rule for all plates over 50kg mass
As a rule, all plates over 50 kg mass must have lifting holes. If possible, lifting holes should be located so that they are not covered by other components and can be used for lifting even after the plate is partly or completely assembled. […]
Why we place lifting holes on the face of a mold plate
There are basically two reasons for placing lifting holes on the face of a plate: […]
How to design all the lifting locations in a mold
The location of these holes can only be determined at the completion of the mold design, after the location for all necessary heating and cooling channels and mounting holes and the shape of the mold part are finalized. It is usually best to provide the handling holes as close as possible above the center of [...]
Every mold designer should consider mold lifting safe issue when designing
During the design phase, the designer must try to foresee how a mold or mold part will be handled or mishandled. Where the handler, for example, the machinist, assembler, or molding technician, may cause injury to himself or the others. The designer must consider in all case show size, location, and number of tapped holes [...]
How to efficiently operate EMD
The workpiece material and the process parameters of a sinker EDM operation can impact productivity and profitability. Although most moldmakers will agree that the main objective for manufacturing any product is to make a profit, it is often difficult to ensure that the manufac-turing process is profitable and to continue to refine that process to consistently [...]
A new technology benefits mold repair
The right laser welding formula leads to efficient mold repair and increased tool life. Welding is commonly used in mold repair to restore the mold to its optimal working condition. Advanced laser welding technology, coupled with experienced welding technicians and a fully equipped, on-site metallography lab, can help minimize or eliminate the negative effects of [...]
Some experience about the milling of hardened steels
Careful consideration of the entire machining system will improve milling of hardened steels. To maximize productivity and reliability, mold shops often machine a large portion of their products from hardened steels. Historically, hardened steels have been rough milled at low feeds and speeds, with large depths of cut and stepovers. […]
The solution of improving the molding quality of large injection-molded parts
For large injection-molded parts, a servo-driven valve gate system can improve surface finish and part performance. The art of sequential molding has proven to be a beneficial process in many markets. Automotive suppliers are one of the largest users of this technology, especially for the production of plastic parts with Class A surface finishes. Sequential [...]
More information about Five-Axis machining
Capitalizing on its unique characteristics can help you fully realize the potential of five-axis machining. There is always a correlation between the market for a product and technology. The trend towards reducing the number of components, for example, has led to increasing complexity of individual workpieces. The availability of five-axis machining followed by five-axis simultaneous [...]