Molds & Tooling
3D Printing of Injection Molds Flows in a New Direction
Hybrids of additive manufacturing and CNC machining can shorten tooling turnaround times.
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Business Slowing? There's Still Plenty of Stuff to Do
There are things you may have put off when you were occupied with shipping parts to customers. Maybe it’s time to put some of them on the front burner.
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Why Shoulder Bolts Are Too Important to Ignore (Part 2)
Follow these tips and tricks for a better design.
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Why Shoulder Bolts Are Too Important to Ignore (Part 1)
These humble but essential fasteners used in injection molds are known by various names and used for a number of purposes.
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How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions
Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.
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New Tool Steel Qualified for Additive Manufactured Molds and Dies
Next Chapter Manufacturing says HTC-45 — an optimized H-13 — will offer superior thermal transfer and longer tool life.
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The Impact of Hydraulics on Tool Design, Practical Uses -- Part 2 of 2
Here are more tips on using hydraulically actuated devices on your tools.
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The Impact of Hydraulics on Tool Design -- Part 1 of 2
Get a better understanding of their use, proper sizing, and how the tool design and setup in the machine can impact failures in manufacturing.
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Tunnel Gate Inserts Gain U.S. Distributor
Distributed by PCS Company, i-mold’s tunnel gate inserts allow automatic degating of parts from the runner system during ejection and can hide gate marks on a part’s underside.
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How to Select the Right Tool Steel for Mold Cavities
With cavity steel or alloy selection there are many variables that can dictate the best option.
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