how to choose correct mold materials
Plastic mold is of multiplex varieties and specification. Due to it’s complicated shapes and low surface roughness, it is rather difficult to be manufactured. […]
Real 5-Axis machining is coming into mold making industry
Is your shop ready to amp up your mold manufacturing capabilities by upgrading from 3-axis to 5-axis machining? With the trend of 5-axis becoming more prevalent, affordable and easier to use, machinists across the world are making the necessary adjustments to take their shops to the next level. […]
5-axis CNC machine benefits mold manufacturer
Efficient CNC machining capabilities are more important than ever for moldmakers seeking to maintain a competitive edge in today’s market. Oftentimes, large, heavy parts require intricacies that become increasingly difficult to maintain using a standard three-axis or four-axis horizontal machining center. Switching to a 5-axis CNC machine can provide users with the ability to manufacture [...]
Simulation makes mold design more correct
In the injection molding industry, it is common for companies to rely on trial-and-error methods to solve production problems. Without process simulation, operators suggest a mold configuration, which “should work” for a specific part geometry, based on experience. Factors such as tempering or processing times are defined later during the first production trials. It is [...]
Research a mold software solution for your shop
It is a common thread among today’s mold engineers that mold design software isn’t as user-friendly as it should be. There seems to be a wish list of ideal components that a “perfect” mold program should possess to help moldmakers face their mold design challenges head on. […]
multi-CAD viewer helps our quotation
Name a problem that most mold manufacturers have in common. Many will answer that it is the time-intensive quoting process. A process often riddled with inaccuracies—from initial quote to quoting rework and design changes. Let’s not forget that many requests for quotes are submitted without perfect models, which further challenges profitability. In order to win [...]
introduction to Phenol Resins
Phenol resins are made from phenol and formaldehyde and mostly contain such fillers as wood meal, asbestos, craft paper and cloth. Molding will be a lot easier when being added with wood meal, […]
introduction to Urea Resins
Urea resin can be produced through the reaction between urea ( ammonia) and formalin, catalyzed by acid or base. It is formed through compression molding adopting hard chrome plating model, […]
introduction to Melamine Resins
The substance is colorless and transparent, and can be colored freely, it is very hard and is of sound chemical resistance, water resistance, heat resistance, and fire resistance. […]
introduction to unsaturated polyester resins (UP)
UP is the compound formed by the alkyd of unsaturated binary acid and ethylene monomer. The resin is a kind liquid of low viscosity, which will not produce gas when being solidified. Hence the molding pressure thereof is rather low. Intensified by glass fiber, it’s mechanical intensity will be much higher.