Conformal Cooling
Making the Right Mold Material Selection for Thermal Management of Molds and Inserts
The engineering of a mold greatly determines the performance of the plastic injection molding process, because it directly influences cycle time and process productivity. Here we review why productive thermal management of a mold is essential in determining the cost-effectiveness of the molding process.
Read MoreMold Cooling Options
A look at three options for integrating conformal cooling into a core or cavity with an emphasis on vacuum brazing.
Read MoreDMLS Inserts for Conformal Cooling—Linear Mold & Engineering, Booth 117
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Read MoreSuccess with Conformal Cooling Using Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Featured project from Phillips Plastics. The design for the DMLS conformal cooling tool insert incorporated channels that were designed to quickly and evenly cool individual cavities within the piece, which would not have been possible with conventional mold technologies. Expectations were reduced cycle time and higher quality parts.
Read MoreMold Material: Electroformed Composite Molds
Could a mold with electroformed composite inserts save you money?
Read MoreLaser Sintering And Conformal Cooling Channels
Moldmakers who are interested in exploring conformal cooling, but are concerned about its complexity and expense need to understand two things: it is neither complex nor expensive.
Read MoreReduce the Time and Costs of Jig and Fixture Manufacture
When it comes to the manufacture of jigs, fixtures and assembly tools, time-to-market for new products can be reduced, overall costs can be saved and the quality of the resulting components/production can increase with the use of additive fabrication—laser sintering and fused deposition modeling.
Read MoreWhen to Shift: Conventional Molding or Rapid Manufacturing?
To make intelligent decisions of when to use one process over another, certain considerations must fall into place. This discussion will deal with laser sintering.
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