Introduction to Transfer molding
Transfer molding, like compression molding, is a process where the amount of molding material (usually a thermoset plastic) is measured and inserted before the molding takes place. […]
Introduction to Compression molding
Compression molding is a method of molding in which the molding material, generally preheated, is first placed in an open, heated mold cavity. The mold is closed with a top force or plug member, pressure is applied to force the material into contact with all mold areas, while heat and pressure are maintained until the [...]
How to do a good mold Cleaning?
The type of fouling (chemical make-up and physical characteristics) or residue the molding process leaves behind on your tooling will help determine your cleaning requirements. Many resins contain stabilizers, […]
What is The Cleaning Culture in mold cleaning?
Mold cleaning is a process where major maintenance bottlenecks often occur because molds are pulled faster than they can be cleaned and made production-ready. I have visited plants where molds waiting to be cleaned line hallways and toolrooms, taking up valuable bench space. […]
How to create a repair plan for mold
Creating a repair plan for some companies usually means setting a mold on a repair technician’s bench with instructions such as “mold flashing, fix it.” Other companies might have a log or notebook that follows the mold, which the technician must decipher and then decide what to fix. […]
Injection Mold Layout Sheets are very important
Regardless of mold type, the goal of a maintenance shop always is the same: get a mold production-ready after it has been removed from service. […]
Introduction to Heater Construction
In order to understand the causes and related problems associated with heater failure we should first understand the construction of a heater. […]
Introduction to Temperature Control Types of heater
Temperature control has a great deal to do with the life of your heater. There are many different types of temperature control on the market today. It will be impossible to cover all of them, so this article will cover the benefits, as they would affect heater life. […]
Introduction to Heater Removal
Heater removal can be very difficult, if the heater has arc welded itself to the inside of the heater hole. You will continue to experience heater failure if the heater is not removed with care. When a heater is removed by drilling with a size-for-size drill, the drill will cause scallops in the heater hole, [...]