Tooling

Creating a Mold-Repair Plan-Part III: The Repair Sheet Is Critical

Creating a Mold-Repair Plan-Part II: The Last Shot Inspection Report

Last month, we discussed how to collect accurate mold performance data at the press through the use of an IML (injection mold layout) sheet.

Creating a Mold-Repair Plan-Part I: The Mold Layout Sheet

Regardless of mold type, the goal of the maintenance shop always is the same: Get a mold production-ready after it has been removed from service.

Hot-Runner News at K 2007

While a number of exhibitors at the “K” show in Dusseldorf are keeping their new entries under wraps until showtime later this month, some suppliers have released a few details on their new hot-runner components and controls.D-M-E will introduce the Bacchus hot-runner system for crates and packaging.

One Method Can Diagnose Six Main Causes of Bad Parts

World-class lean-manufacturing principles and total quality programs will not necessarily prevent an injection molder from making occasional bad or suspect parts.

Cleaning Molds, Part III Ultrasonics Make Life Easier

Is there a “perfect” cleaning system for molds and tooling that would allow a significant reduction in labor hours and tooling damage while providing consistent cleaning results?

'Fractional Ownership' Makes Rapid Prototyping More Affordable

A collaboration between 3D Systems Corp., Rock Hill, S.C., and two-year old rapid-prototyping service bureau Tangible Express in Springville, Utah, has spawned a novel fractional-ownership program in manufacturing.

3D Molding Simulation Growing in Accuracy & Capabilities

New developments in 3D simulation can handle processes like gas assist, coinjection, and multi-shot molding and add features like birefringence prediction.

Cleaning Molds–Part II Blasting with Dry Ice

Today, the most popular method of cleaning plastic injection molds still remains rooted in the antiquated process of scrubbing tooling and plates by hand, one piece at a time.

Moldflow Quitting Hot Runners and Shop-Floor Products

Moldflow Corp., Framingham, Mass., has decided to focus on its CAE Design Analysis Solutions business and sell off its Manufacturing Solutions Div.