In order to be ultra-competitive in this difficult economy, another arrow in the quiver of toolmakers is high-performance copper, which can be employed instead of traditional all-steel tools. The use of high performance copper alloys in mold cores and cavities gives significant advantages over tool steels and aluminum alloys. […]
The origin of mold design and moldmaking in China is traceable to metal stamping die makers, rubber moldmakers and die cast die makers. […]
“I’m a great moldmaker. I know my trade. My company has great people, the best equipment and we can cut anything. […]
Molds (or tooling) are either fabricated from welded sheet steel or cast. The fabrication method is often driven by part size and complexity; most intricate parts are likely made out of cast tooling. […]