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- 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
- A Review of Copper Alloys for Plastic Injection Molding
- Copper alloys are attractive to the mold industry because of their high thermal conductivity, ease of machining by a variety of processes, and corrosion resistance to water, cooling fluids and the plastics being injected.
Article Published: 12/1/2011
- Process Produces Anti-Adhesion Coating Directly in the Mold
- A new plasma coating displaces chemical release agents or durable coatings in injection molding and regenerates inside the mold.
Article Published: 10/1/2011
- It Is What It Is, But What Is It?
- With the right tools and experience, a mold can be plated and maintained with confidence no matter where it originated or what materials were used to build it.
Article Published: 10/1/2011
- Graphite-Mold Casting Process Yields Cost Savings for Lens-Cutting Machine Maker
- A leading manufacturer of lens processing equipment is saving time and money, thanks to an economical casting process. A part that was, until recently, made up of four individually machined pieces is now being produced as a single, economical casti...
Article Published: 9/15/2011
