Moldmaking Water-Flow Simulation Makes 3D-Printing Practical
By: Matt Danford
Virtual prove-outs prove the worth of stirring things up, both within the cooling channels of individual molds and in the plastics industry at large.
Pursuing Perfection with Cold-Formed Cavities
By: Matt Danford
A unique process for creating mirror-finish, tubular insert IDs has broken bottlenecks and driven this moldmaker to expand capabilities and raise quality standards.
A Common Foundation for Speedy Mold Builds
By: Matt Danford
Exacting, interchangeable base plates help this shop start projects quickly and without distractions.
#basics #FAQ
Same Role, Bigger Stage
By: Matt Danford
The acquisition of this toolmaker completes a large injection molding operation's capablilities for concept-to-carton services.
Additive’s Moldmaking Potential
By: Matt Danford
Mazak’s recent “Discover” event shed light on potential applications for metal-cutting machine tools with integrated laser-cladding heads.
#3dprinting
EDM Features Longer Travels, Improved Wire Threading
By: Matt Danford
Sodick's latest wire EDM, showcased at a recent open house event, also features linear motors, custom base ceramics and other features common to the company's entire line.
A Mold Shop OEM
By: Matt Danford
Years of helping customers save time and money in liquid silicone rubber (LSR)—a material that involves very different considerations from plastics—has led this shop to develop its own product line.
#auxiliaryequipment #moldingequipment #casestudy
The LSR Learning Curve
By: Matt Danford
This increasingly popular thermoset material follows very different rules than any plastic.
#medical #education #casestudy
New Era, Same Winning Formula
By: Matt Danford
This company succeeds by staying up-to-date on technology and being willing to do a bit extra in the name of customer service.
#casestudy
Paying it Forward: A Legacy of Due Diligence
By: Matt Danford
Leveraging years of experience in production molding, this toolmaker strives to pass on a tradition of well-documented, investigative maintenance to trainees and customers alike.
Cooling Time Becomes Productive
By: Matt Danford
A different take on stack tooling is helping this mold manufacturer provide substantial time and cost savings for increasing numbers of customers.
A Different Kind of Specialist
By: Matt Danford
This mold manufacturer has committed to letting machine operators write their own CAM programs.