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. […]
The new plastic mold steel is typically supplied in the hardened-and-tempered condition at approximately 290 to 330 HB, corresponding to about 32 HRc. In this way, a good combination of machinability, hardness and wear resistance is given. […]
Prehardened 400 series stainless steel (DIN 1.2316) is generally used for calibration tools and mold inserts for the plastic processing industry. Today, plastic products are manufactured by mass production, […]
The use of relatively inexpensive yet specialized grit brushes or honing tools can be highly effective in improving the accuracy of mold assembly or enhancing injection molding productivity through more efficient cleanup of metal surfaces. […]
Besides sophisticated processes, strategies targeting niche markets and geographies also are leading to moldmaker growth. When asked to rate the impact 13 different factors will have on the future success of their business, moldmakers rated “adding niche capabilities” as the second most important factor, closely behind quality molds and quick delivery, which were tied for [...]
Designing a product for high production tooling involves considerations that must be closely evaluated: gating location, part ejection, wall thickness, material flow characteristics, cycle time, hot runner feasibility and assembly at high rates. One overlooked area during product design is multi-cavity tooling requirements. […]
A purchase order has been promised by the customer for weeks, and finally the green light has been given to the mold design team. No sooner has the design started and the shop foreman is asking when steel can be ordered, as the shop needs work. […]
As we all know, the global economy has been going through one of the worst recessionary periods in the history of the free market. As a result, companies across a broad spectrum of the plastics manufacturing industry are facing unprecedented challenges. […]
Selecting the right source for components can save your mold design and building team significant time, labor and expense in almost every facet of the process—from design and development to manufacture and assembly. Finding the right working partner can ease the burden by shortening the design phase, streamlining workflow efficiency, ramping up productivity and speeding [...]
In many instances, configurable components may be available with optional alterations that can be specified when ordering. In other cases—where you might need to have standard items machined for a single or multiple cavity production tools—the supplier may be able to offer this service at a small additional charge. […]