EDM different material at the same
“Can I die sink EDM two different workpiece materials at the same time?” is a frequently asked EDM question, especially in mold manufacturing where tool steels and copper alloys are often involved. […]
This kind of hot runner system can greatly increase production efficiency
A new nozzle design developed by an certain mold builder abandons the usual round opening for a wide slit to allow for up to 25% faster cycle times, lower shear and injection pressure. […]
Some experience in extending mold life
An injection-molded part is only as good as the mold that produces it. If a mold prematurely fails during production, it’s not only bad news for the molder who loses valuable production time — and possibly even a customer — but especially for the moldmaker, who promises his customers a long service life, fast injection [...]
Automotive bumper design
Automotive bumpers are safety devices that absorb and mitigate external impact forces before and after Auto is protected. In the 1980s and 1990s, Automotive bumpers basically used metallic materials as raw materials. […]
The correct way to design hot runner plates
Proper design of the hot runner plates is critical to molding success. The hot runner plates must perform the function of a rigid and stable support while being exposed to high mechanical loadings from both the hot runner components and the molding machine. […]
The Best Mold and Molding Outsourcing Location
After more than 30 years of continuous improvement and development, China’s mold industry has established a mature and complete supply chain system. The industry summarizes the fields of automobiles, electronics, home appliances, medical care, and toys. […]
Mold design process is changing
The success of the mold manufacturer is due to its ability to deliver high quality products in the shortest possible time and at the lowest possible cost. Here are some best practices for mold design that will help you achieve these goals. […]
How to use mold standard components efficiently
Mold builders know that all too often, our business is feast-or-famine. Within the time it takes to open one’s inbox, a single P.O. can have a business go from needing work to “How are we going to handle all of this?” […]
How To Do A Correct Mold Maintenance
Mold repair is the second most expensive budgetary item in a plastics molding facility, That statement should make everyone stop and pay attention. The only way to change that figure is to change the culture, and we all know that culture change is tough. […]
Outsourcing is a strategic partnership
Because most companies lack the flexibility and ability to meet production needs when the turnaround time is short, outsourcing is increasingly seen as a strategic partnership rather than a supplier relationship. Outsourcing may be the only viable solution when internal resources are tight. […]