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The Hybrid Mold
Hybrid cars, hybrid flowers, hybrid corn, so why not hybrid molds?
Article Published: 3/1/2013
Putting Aluminum’s Benefits to Work
A look at heat transfer of aluminum molds.
Article Published: 11/1/2012
Becoming a Master of Mold Material
The right mold material for the right job can have a tremendous impact on your manufacturing process, and sometimes that means trying something new.
Article Published: 10/1/2012
Three Considerations for Mold Steel Selection
Although a big challenge is selecting the right steel for the right job, steel selection has never been better in regards to quality, price and delivery speed. Here is a simple checklist when selecting your next mold steel.
Article Published: 8/1/2012
Tool Steel and Aluminum Staying Strong
A roundtable of mold material suppliers discuss how new offerings result in easier machinability, better weldabilty, increased strength and improved surface hardness.
Article Published: 5/1/2012
Five Steps to Polish an Aluminum Mold
In time and with practice, each polisher will develop his or her own tricks and short cuts.
Article Published: 5/1/2012
High Copper-Based Alloys
AMPCOLOY® 940 and 944.
Article Published: 4/24/2012
Aluminum Mold Plate
QC-10 2" through 20"; M-1 and M-5.
Article Published: 4/24/2012
Take a Second Look at Production Aluminum Tooling
One moldmaker has put aluminum tooling to the test and advises a second look for your high-volume automotive applications because it can address your quality, cycle time and cost challenges.
Article Published: 3/1/2012
Selective Plating of Mold Surfaces Extends Life and Reduces Repair Costs
Wear and tear on molds and the need for repairs are a regular cost of doing business for plastic and metal molders. However, costs can be drastically reduced through selective plating without removing the tooling from a machine.
Article Published: 1/1/2012

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