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Tooling Know-How 28 May 2024

How to Design Three-Plate Molds: Part 5

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs. In this installment, the focus is on design and placement of sucker/puller pins.

Injection Molding 27 Mar 2024

How To Design Three-Plate Molds – Part 4

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs — and keep the customer happy.

Tooling 29 Jan 2024

How to Design Three-Plate Molds – Part 3

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs — and keep the customer happy.

Tooling 9 Oct 2023

How to Design Three-Plate Molds: Part 2

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs, and keep the customer happy.

Tooling 13 Sep 2023

How to Design Three-Plate Molds, Part 1

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs, and keep the customer happy.

Tooling 1 Dec 2022

How Do You Estimate Cycle Time?

Molders price jobs based on estimated press time, and that is where you can either be very profitable or lose your shirt. But there’s a new, free resource to help you out.

Tooling Know-How 8 Sep 2022

How Many Parts Will My Mold Make? Part 1

Follow these guidelines to extend the life of a mold and reduce repair costs.

Molds & Tooling 12 Jul 2022

The Scoop on Screws

The kind used as fasteners in molds, that is. Here are some design considerations to help you choose and use the right ones.

Tooling 28 Oct 2024

What You Need to Know About Leader Pins and Bushings

There’s a lot more to these humble but essential mold components than you might suspect. Following the author’s tips could save much time, money and frustration.