Mold Materials, 3D Printing Technologies for Next-Gen Moldmaking
By: Grace Nehls - MoldMaking Technology
As moldmaking advances, so too do the materials and processes involved in their efficient production, including these latest mold materials and 3D printing technologies.
Tight-Tolerance, 100% Recyclable Steel Plate Processing
By: Grace Nehls - MoldMaking Technology
Steel 21 strives to make mold builders more efficient with flat, parallel and more sustainable steel plate grades for plastic injection and compression molds.
#sustainability
Moldmaking-Related Technology Highlights
By: Katie Leesemann - Gardner Business Media
This month’s tech roundup highlights mold materials and other miscellaneous technologies for moldmaking needs.
Micro-Milled Steel Plate Cuts Mold Build Times by 10-15%
By: Grace Nehls - MoldMaking Technology
Steel 21 emphasizes its tighter tolerances, improved surface quality and speed of processing using the patented “21 Micro Milling” process.
#toolsteel
How to Produce More Accurate Molds and Reduce Rework
Patented micro-milling process for manufacturing steel plate flat and parallel helps mold builders shorten mold build times and increase accuracy.
#tips #toolsteel #basics
MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content 2021: Features
By: Grace Nehls - MoldMaking Technology
These popular articles from 2021 highlight a range of topics, from the 2021 Leadtime Leader, tips on supplying cooling to additive tooling and best practices to improve efficiency. Revisit some of your favorites, or take a look at what you’ve missed.
Here Are Your Top 10 Most-Read Features of 2021
By: Christina Fuges - MoldMaking Technology
A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January to November 2021.
#industry40 #editorial #30under30
Micro-Milling Improves Steel Plate Quality, Saving Mold Building Time
By: Peggy Malnati -
Reed City Group switches to steel plate that is flatter, more dimensionally accurate and cuts 10-15% off tool-building time.
#toolsteel
Steel Plate Manufacturing Process Enables Easier, More Accurate Installation of Components
By: Grace Nehls - MoldMaking Technology
Steel 21’s patented process for manufacturing flat and parallel steel plates, 21 Micro Milling, holds A36/4140 grade steel plates on average 3 times more flat and parallel and 5 times smoother.
#toolsteel