How to become a better mold manufacturer?
Every part produced has both fixed and variable costs. […]
Moldmakers have been changing
Through all of my training and work experience, I’ve witnessed much change over the years,which has made us better moldmakers as well as better businesspeople. […]
let ‘s talk about the qualities of mold maker
1. Teambuilder. Must strive to possess a strong network of sub-contractors/ […]
A good solution for your mold ejector pin
Making a better product to survive has never meant more than in today’s global manufacturing environment. For a company to succeed it is not enough just to make a good product. You have to be solving someone’s problems. Mold components are no exception in helping to keep tools running and making superior products that are [...]
Which factor will affect a shop’s innovation?
Shops can perform their own innovation health check by looking closely at five key variables that affect innovation: […]
How to choose a suitable Machine
Begin machine evaluations with the thought that not all machine specifications are the same. Some manufacturers use JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard), others ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and some German VDI guidelines. […]
CAD/CAM industry review
The past decade has seen the CAD/CAM industry explode when it comes to its efficiency, sophistication and speed. Data and analysis in a recently released CAD worldwide report for 2008 to 2012 from Jon Peddie Research* reveals continued solid growth potential and reviews hardware advances, […]
Aerospace work challenge ISO in mold making
Moldmakers typically work as subcontractors to Tier 1 suppliers. Aerospace OEMs, like their automotive counterparts, want to receive modules for assembly from a few suppliers rather than manufacture an aircraft from the ground up with components from hundreds of suppliers. […]
What will be considered carefully in moldmaking?
1. When purchasing tooling in China it is imperative that the buyer specify American Inch, DIN Metric or JIS Metric for components. The Chinese have their own Metric system and the parts are not available outside of China. […]
Vibration will affect to manufacture
Traditionally, one of the largest barriers to achieving high surface finish has been vibration. Considering the whole spindle system, vibrations can be induced by several different components. Whether looking at the concentricity quality and balancing of the tool, toolholder system type, spindle interface or interface diameter, there is an intrinsic vibration existing within the system [...]