Technology Roundup: Mold Builders, Miscellaneous

Mold Builders

Full-Service Mold Builder Services Emphasize Commitment to Quality, Customer Service and Detail

Concept Molds is a premier manufacturer of high-quality custom precision molds for the automotive, medical and industrial markets. With more than 30 years of experience, its team offers customers the knowledge and dedication to build complex tools. Attention to detail, commitment to quality and superior customer service and passion for building intricate molds are all features the company emphasizes.

Tooling Solutions Provider Offers Single-Source, High-Performance Tooling Systems

Convenio Technologies is a tooling solution provider for the engineering, design, development and on-time launch of qualified high-performance tooling systems. Representing and providing a complete development solution through a small select group of like-minded companies — starting with design/assist, integrating design-for-manufacturing, comprehensive process simulation, on-time tool build/delivery, process development and mold approval.

Mold Maintenance Software Company Delivers Consulting, Certification Courses

MoldTrax LLC is a mold maintenance tracking software company that offers consulting services under its maintenance capabilities assessment (MCA) offering, and hands-on education opportunities throughout the year for certification in mold maintenance and repair, hot runner maintenance and repair, tool room manager, component repair, texturing design and repair and a component repair and texturing combo. 

Moldmaker Commits to Continual Mold Manufacturing Improvement

M.R. Mold & Engineering Corp., known globally for its expertise in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) for the medical industry, has been building LSR and plastic injection molds for more than three decades. With its recent acquisition of new equipment and pending ISO 9001-2015 certification, M.R. Mold says it expects to enter into the aerospace and defense industries.

Specialists in Prototype Aluminum Tooling and Plastic Injection Molding Short-to-Medium Runs

Wepco Plastics specializes in three-week prototype aluminum tooling and short-to medium-run plastic injection molding with aerospace machining, fixturing and secondaries. Aluminum tools are guaranteed for 50,000 shots. From concept and design, to 3D printing through mold manufacturing and part production, the company says it is a one-stop shop for quality aluminum tools and plastic parts.

Online Employment Tool Vets and Connects Workers

FactoryFix is an online platform that matches vetted manufacturing workers with companies seeking specific skill sets. Unlike conventional online job boards or recruiting services, FactoryFix reportedly provides additional value to manufacturers beyond simply suggesting candidates, such as providing a personalized career coaching experience to enhance and coordinate professional development. 

Molding Defects Interactive Training Offered for Injection Molding Engineers

Kruse Training Inc., a developer of interactive online training programs for injection molders, part and mold designers and process engineers, partnered with Moldex3D to launch its Molding Defects Level 2 interactive training section to its Circle of Knowledge online training program.

According to the company, the goal of this Molding Defects section, in addition to teaching the causes of common molding defects and how to prevent them, is to fill knowledge gaps and ensure better knowledge flow between designers and engineers.

Machine Rebuild Service Offers Older Walter Helitronic Power Series Retrofit Option

To further enhance customer benefits of its machine rebuild and remanufacture services, United Grinding North America now offers customers with older Walter Helitronic Power Series tool grinding machines the option of new advanced automation technology seamlessly retrofitted as part of a machine rebuild. The option replaces original gantry beam-type loaders with faster, more productive FANUC LR Mate 200i robots, the same as are featured on brand new Walter Helitronic machine models.

Miscellaneous

Injection Mold Networking Software Application Reduces Mold Transfer Inefficiency

RJG’s injection mold networking software, The Hub, now has a new application available: The Hub for Mold Transfer.

The Hub connects RJG’s CoPilot process monitoring systems to a single interface, enabling users to access all plant information globally, make data-driven decisions, increase visibility, decrease liability and improve operational efficiency. Alternately, RJG says the Hub for Process Analytics enables users to access real-time data from anywhere, review and export reports, view job audit reports, replay historical data and more.

Profile Projector Series Provides Stable Dimension, Angle Measurements in Harsh Environments

The Mitutoyo America Corp. has added the PJ-Plus Series Profile Projector to its lineup of metrology products. The Mitutoyo PJ-Plus is a new series of profile projectors that uses LED lighting and provides reliable measurements in manufacturing site environments, according to the company. Mitutoyo states that the PJ-Plus provides stable dimension and angle measurements in harsher environments than many conventional models can handle, such as manufacturing and processing lines.

3D X-ray Microscope Extension Enables Dimensional Accuracy

Zeiss has released the Metrology Extension (MTX) for Zeiss Xradia 620/520 Versa. The extension enables dimensional measurements that are more accurate than conventional X-ray computed tomography (CT) technology, according to Zeiss.

Online Hot Runner Configuration Tool Adds New Functions

Meusburger says the FH hot runner mold, which includes a complete mold base and hot runner system, can be configured online in a few clicks with customizable aspects, as well as standardized ones, to speed design and delivery. Once configured, the system can be ordered as a complete package and delivered, with 3D data also available for download.