Discuss the tool for micromilling
Moldmaking is a lot about miniaturization. Whether it’s components for lifesaving medical devices or the scored grip on the bottom of a tube of lip balm, manufacturers use molds to generate tiny part features. […]
Advanced CAD/CAM software improves mold manufacturing efficiency
The necessity for productivity reigns throughout manufacturing, and that certainly includes moldmaking. Recent CAD/CAM software advancements can help achieve significant improvements throughout the shop and moldmaking process from quoting, programming and roughing operations through to finishing, deburring and shop connectivity. […]
How to prevent manufacturing cyberattacks
Manufacturing cyberattacks are expensive, hard to detect and dangerous. Companies can no longer sit idle and hope not to be a target. Hackers are stealing everything from personal information to internal operational details and intellectual property. […]
Product Design Top Trends
1) Digital twin and the digital thread The terms digital twin and digital thread have been bandied around for a while but in 2019, most engineers are going to see both concepts in action every day. […]
Simulation Tool Will Improve Mold Design And Mold Manufacturing
Most shops can relate to the need to save money while developing and manufacturing a product, including the mold. Let’s face it: there is a reason people still use the old phrase “time is money.” […]
Mold Industry will enter Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 has been getting a lot of attention from molders as they look to take advantage of connecting processing information with production information to efficiently produce quality parts on time. […]
How to price a mold
Pricing is a critical step in the mold building process that does not get the attention that it deserves. Shops use several methods, and some are more effective than others. […]
Maintain the hot runner system regularly and efficiently
Technicians usually remove the valve pins and piston components first so that they can gain access to the manifold. Some systems have as many as 10 components per position, comprising the piston-cup assembly (not including the seals), which technicians must carefully remove and place in a holder or tray so as not to damage or [...]
Introduction to Industry 4.0 in mold industry
Smart manufacturing, also known as Industry 4.0,refers to a wide range of practices that use advanced technologies in a variety of combinations, from robotics and automation to additive manufacturing and cloud computing to big data and analytics. […]
CT scanning technology will benefit mold industry
Computed tomography scanning, or CT scanning, is like having x-ray vision. One can see into a part and dimensionally measure features and structures without destroying the part while simultaneously taking numerous, accurate measurements. […]