Software has become a fact of life in china manufacturing. CAD/CAM requirements differ among companies, so it’s not surprising that many find it necessary to customize their systems to meet their particular needs. […]
In the early 1980s, leading mold base manufacturing companies challenged the specialty steel suppliers to develop an improved pre-hardened stainless holder steel for use in mold base tooling. […]
The new alloy uniquely fills the demands that many moldmakers have that are not being addressed today in our marketplace. First, this grade provides good polishability without having to be remelted. […]
A new approach involving integrating flow simulation software with CAD/CAM software will be discussed in this article. We will show how CAD/CAM/CAE integration reduces the time and effort in running a flow simulation . […]
The power of CAD has not been fully utilized by most companies, which is associated with the skill and experience level of the CAD operators. As the average operator’s skill and experience levels increase, companies will be able to increase the benefits they receive from CAD. […]
“There’s more than one way to skin a cat” applies to more than just the exfoliation of felines; it’s also applicable to mold repairs. Although the goal is always to make an effective repair, often there is more than one way to accomplish it. […]
Following are a few of the applications for which high conductivity copper alloys are a good material choice to consider: […]
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. […]
In every molding operation, there is great pressure on purchasing agents to reduce tooling costs. When looking for a quality hot runner system, it can be extremely difficult to find the best value for your investment. […]
Competitiveness and price pressure in the injection molding industry has influenced many OEMs, molders and mold manufacturers to look for new ways to survive and thrive in their regional and global markets. […]