The advantages of wirecut EDM
A simple wirecut EDM operation produced an intricate Ampco 45 bronze mount jaw, which requires tolerances to within +/-.0005″. The manufacturer saved an estimated $300 on special cutters, […]
The description in the process of Wirecut EDM
Wirecut EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) is a thermal machining process. Sparks discharged from a small-diameter, tensioned wire erode the workpiece without any contact between the tool and the part produced. […]
The function of EDM dielectric additives
EDM dielectric additives can subtract labor costs for mold makers by eliminating the need for secondary hand polishing. […]
what are the Key features of QuickElectrode?
Key features of QuickElectrode include: […]
automating EDM electrode design for mold making
Many EDM electrode design steps are being automated, making electrode production faster and easier. Developments promise to streamline situations where EDMing is unavoidable, […]
What is a hot runner system?
A hot runner system is an assembly of heated components used in plastic injection molds that inject molten plastic into the cavities of the mold. (The cavities are the part of the mold shaped like the parts to be produced) […]
Rapid Prototype General Design Guidelines
General Rapid prototyping is the method for the creation of parts derived from 3D CAD data. The derived part is decomposed into slices (down to 0.003 inches thick), and SLA, STL builds the part a layer at a time. The contour and interior of a slice are created using a laser to solidify liquid polymer [...]
The general rule of Injection Mold Cooling
After the heated plastic is injected into the mold it must cool before ejecting the final part from the mold. The shape of your part will effect how the part cools and must be considered during design. […]
More details about plastic Injection Molding
Plastic injection molding produces plastic parts by forcing molten plastic into a mold where it cools and hardens. In plastic injection molding granular plastic is fed by gravity from a hopper into a heated barrel. […]
Plastic Injection Molding Design Considerations
Use rounded corners. Add draft to walls to allow easy ejection. […]