A better measurement method to improve mold quality
Mold builders who produce the highest quality molds should use the best quality control practices, as the quality of a mold is only as good as the accuracy and reliability of measurements. […]
Some experience in purchasing molds
Molds are considered a commodity. A statement all too familiar to most of us, as it has become the general attitude within the injection molding industry that hires employees who do not fully understand the complexity of manufacturing an injection mold. […]
Moden Inspection and Measurement Technologies in Mold Shop
Shop floor inspection can be a tedious or relatively innocuous part of daily operations, depending on the measurement and analysis methods shops use. […]
Optimize your tooling supply chain
When OEMs outsource their parts production to external suppliers, they are dependent on their suppliers to precisely track the number of units that will arrive, quality issues and expected delays. […]
This new cooling technology improves the cooling efficiency of the mold
When it comes to any new technology, the trick is determining the right time to buy in, and that has been a definite challenge for mold builders looking to invest in additive manufacturing (AM). […]
Smart technology will come into mold industry
Smart technology is all around us today, including smartphones, smart thermostats, smart stereo speakers and smart parking meters.From our appliances to our shared infrastructure, the systems and materials we interact with daily are only getting smarter. But “smart” isn't just a buzz word; it's a legitimately big deal. Labeling something smart, in the broadest definition, [...]
Innovative workholding system benefits moldmaking
The use of innovative clamping systems to optimize the moldmaking production process requires consideration of five factors based on Industry 4.0 principles. […]
New trends in injection molding industry
As time goes by, the bells ring into 2019, we are constantly looking forward to the latest trends, and what will drive the injection business in 2019. […]
Advanced valve gate technology in hot runner system
Despite some thermal gating (hot tip gating) drawbacks, a number of mold builders still prefer thermal gates for high-cavitation molds. […]
Mold companies need to protect your information and technology
State-sponsored hackers, ransomware agents, corporate spies and corporate espionage campaigns are attacking today’s manufacturing technology environments. In most cases, the bad actors never announce themselves. […]