Introduction to Heater Construction
In order to understand the causes and related problems associated with heater failure we should first understand the construction of a heater. […]
Introduction to Temperature Control Types of heater
Temperature control has a great deal to do with the life of your heater. There are many different types of temperature control on the market today. It will be impossible to cover all of them, so this article will cover the benefits, as they would affect heater life. […]
Introduction to Heater Removal
Heater removal can be very difficult, if the heater has arc welded itself to the inside of the heater hole. You will continue to experience heater failure if the heater is not removed with care. When a heater is removed by drilling with a size-for-size drill, the drill will cause scallops in the heater hole, [...]
How to choose ejector sleeves
Basically, the function of an ejector sleeve in a mold is to eject either an entire finish molded piece part or apply ejection force to some portion of the molded piece part to assist with part ejection, in combination with other ejection features designed into the mold. […]
Specialized Equipment for Machine-Ready Blanks
The equipment for producing machine-ready blanks efficiently may not be purchased off-the-shelf, including specialized Blanchard grinders, double-disc grinders and duplex mills. […]
Introduction to Benefits of Machine-Ready Blanks
Typically, mold manufacturers begin with raw stock sawed to rough dimensions. Before it can be finish machined into a mold component or a mold base, it should be machined to exacting tolerances on six sides. […]
What are the Material Demands in today’s mold?
Due to the intensive machining practices that must be performed on mold bases, if machining time and costs can be reduced, significant savings can be realized. […]
Applications of Unique Prehardened Stainless Mold Steel
The new alloy uniquely fills the demands that many moldmakers have that are not being addressed today in our marketplace. First, this grade provides good polishability without having to be remelted. […]
Discuss about Unique Prehardened Stainless Mold Steel
The new plastic mold steel is typically supplied in the hardened-and-tempered condition at approximately 290 to 330 HB, corresponding to about 32 HRc. In this way, a good combination of machinability, hardness and wear resistance is given. […]