Additive Manufacturing
How Additive Manufacturing Can Help, Not Hinder, Injection Moldability of New Designs
Four cost drivers — design for moldability, mold base size, internal componentry and polish/custom finishing — dictate the financial and processing success of a molded part design. Learn how 3D printing can assist this process, while also understanding potential pitfalls.
Read MoreMoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products
MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.
WatchTechnologies, Services Moving Moldmakers Forward
Featured in this technology roundup are products, processes and services related to cutting tools, hot runners and more for the next-level mold builder.
Read MoreHybrid 3D Printer Offers Five-Axis Simultaneous Machining for Mold and Die Applications
DMG MORI’s Lasertec 3000 DED hybrid 3D printer offers process integration by combining laser deposition welding with five-axis, turn-mill machining in one setup.
Read MorePlastic Prototypes Using Silicone Rubber Molds
How-to, step-by-step instructions that take you from making the master pattern to making the mold and casting the plastic parts.
Read MoreKraussMaffei Extends Focus to Large-Scale, Sustainable Additive Manufacturing
Company adds large-scale, sustainable additive manufacturing to its portfolio of sustainable solutions for the plastics industry.
Read MorePreheating Capabilities Facilitate High-Quality 3D-Printed Tool Steel for Tool and Die Industry
Trumpf displays its ability to 3D print standard tool steel H11/H13 reliably and efficiently for tool and moldmaking, and other industries.
WatchLMD Processing Extends Time Needed Between Tool and Die Repairs
The Trumpf Inc. five-axis TruLaser Cell 3000 combines laser welding with laser metal deposition, extending the number of cycles between die repairs and bringing more control to the process.
Read MoreAdvancing the Mold With New Technologies
This roundup is full of products and services that help answer concerns and meet needs for the industry. Featured in this roundup are hot runners, mold components, mold materials and more.
WatchTwo Reasons to Form Additive Tooling Partnerships
Partnering with experienced 3D printing resources is essential to remaining competitive in today’s ever-evolving moldmaking industry.
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