CAD System Support Design and Validation In One Window
Whether designing the mold for an iPod or a refrigerator door, moldmakers are always looking for faster methods to help them produce molds. […]
A Special Solution in mold design
In recent years a new generation of specialized mold design CAD systems has begun to appear. By automating the tedious parts of the mold design process, […]
A Complex Challenge in mold design
When plastics were first gaining popularity, parts were simple. Most products were designed on a drawing board, so it was natural that the tooling was designed that way as well. […]
How to Incorporate Dual-Rod Technology
an ejector housing cross-section must be designed with the desired plate thickness and necessary ejector stroke. By increasing the lifter core angle, a mold designer can achieve faster part ejection and a larger undercut feature. […]
What is Dual-Rod Lifter Systems?
Use of a second guide rod parallel to the lifter core is a relatively new and under-utilized method. […]
What is Single-Rod Lifter Systems?
When designing mold cores for undercuts and side-action molding, the designer has several lifter system options. […]
Mini hot runner system is very useful
The injection molding of precision and micro parts creates special demands on the moldmaker and hot runner supplier. […]
Balancing with the Smallest Pitch Dimension
In a mold for small parts the pitch dimension of the hot runner tips determines the mold size. To reduce the size it is necessary to screw the tips directly into the manifold. […]
The Influence of the Temperature Profile to Part Quality
The degradation of the material depends not only on the dwell time, but also on the temperature profile of the hot runner components. […]
Do a good Mold Design for Mini Hot Runners
As previously mentioned, reduced heat transfer into the mold can be achieved by minimizing the contact surfaces between the mold and hot runner. […]