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. […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. […]
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 [...]
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, […]
Nylons are generally tough and strong and boast high oil resistance and chemical resistance. They can be in stable use whether under high temperature or low temperature and hence possess excellent qualification for being used as engineering plastic. […]
The PVC monomer arises from the reaction between ethyne and hydrochloric acid, and the monomer thereafter is aggregated into PVC through various methods, PVC is devoid of stability against heat and light, and therefore, stabilizers shall be added therein to avoid discoloration or decomposition upon the materials’ being processed into finished products. Various stabilizers are [...]
Increasing the effectiveness of EDM operations does not come solely with technological improvements in the EDM sinker. This is one of many aspects needing to be considered when working to optimize EDM performance and increase productivity. Other areas of consideration include the type of dielectric fluid, tooling and electrode material used in the EDM applications. [...]
Speed, precision and stability are the key attributes of a mold machine. With the increased accuracy demanded by sophisticated molded assemblies, particularly in the automotive supplier industry, mold shaping machine tools are breaking new ground in precision, speed and multi-axis cutting. […]