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Selective Plating of Mold Surfaces Extends Life and Reduces Repair Costs
1/1/2012 MoldMaking Technology

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.

Corrosion Control: A Guide to Proper Mold Care
1/1/2012 MoldMaking Technology

If you have not set up a proactive mold maintenance program, your facility runs efficiently only until the next major problem or repair.

Process Produces Anti-Adhesion Coating Directly in the Mold
10/1/2011 MoldMaking Technology

A new plasma coating displaces chemical release agents or durable coatings in injection molding and regenerates inside the mold.

It Is What It Is, But What Is It?
10/1/2011 MoldMaking Technology

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.

Strategic Partnerships Solidify Automotive Niche
9/1/2011 MoldMaking Technology

To further strengthen its reputation as a leading innovator in the marketplace, Proper has recently formed strategic alliances with German company KrausMaffei and Woburn, MA-based Trexel Inc.—two vastly different organizations with their own specialties.

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Surface Treatment

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Proper treatment of the mold’s surface is key to its quality, corrosion-resistance, wear, tool life, etc. Some of the processes used to treat molds include polishing, heat treatment, plating, coating, texturing and engraving.
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