the location of the insert inside the mold
the location of the insert inside the mold must be accurate and secure, to avoid disorientation or deformation during injection molding. […]
a correct draft help molding
when a mold is opened, usually we always want the product to be retained on the side of the moving mold, draft of inner surface is always smaller than that of the outer surface, […]
We need Cavity pressure sensors in mold
The evolution and revolution of technology has made mold builders more sophisticated and resourceful; and, more so now than ever before—as the trying economy and outsourcing take their toll—mold builders are seeking out value-added services and competitive advantages. Sensor technology is one such area. […]
Design a right Runner system in mold
Runner sizing is a very important decision for a moldmaker. In hot runners, the moldmaker may seek to minimize the runner diameters in order to reduce melt residence time, reduce color change cycles or allow tighter pitch for drops. […]
How to do a proper inspection in mold
Most shops use gage balls during the inspection process, but First-rate Mold Solution Co., Ltd felt the results weren’t always repeatable. According to Steven, the balls are usually a jig ground hole in a workpiece with a reference point customer-specific to each item. We needed a process that guaranteed repeatable results. […]
Modern CAD/CAM/CAE software help mold buiders
Mold builders and their customers have long applied themselves to the digital technology afforded by CAD and CAM. These technologies have been employed in design as well as manufacturing and include CNC machining, routing, EDM and other processes. But those aspects of the enterprise are not the only ones that are open to great benefits [...]
Challenges and opportunities in mold industry
To get a clearer picture of the outlook for moldmakers and molders across the country and to identify the challenges facing moldmakers and the strategies of the winners, What was discovered was a general sense that, despite a variety of ongoing challenges, the worst of the recent industry struggles may be over. […]
A mold should own necessary information
A mold that was built some time ago shows up at the dock and there’s little known about it. Those in Sales are glad to get the tool in, but in manufacturing (i.e., “reality”) one may not yet be sure about what to make of it, let alone what can be gained from an older [...]
3-D CAD system can help the design of part and mold
The first step in the mold development process—responding to a request for proposal (RFP)—requires moldmakers to import, diagnose and repair part geometry in order to assess its suitability for injection molding, develop estimates and produce a formal quote. Because moldmakers need to complete this step before even winning the business, […]
Communication Is Key between part and mold
Examining the mold development process itself is equally important for determining how specific tools and development platforms can benefit a moldmaking operation. Such an assessment will reveal a fact that most moldmakers already know: […]