Maintenance & Repair

Basics

VIDEO: Insights and Best Practices for Mold Care

Slide Products President Michael Muth shares the products and practices he believes have helped the moldmaking industry the most when it comes to caring for molds.

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Machining

Cross Training, In-House Capabilities and Collaborative Design Move Helm Tool Forward

Cross-training, bringing it all in-house, molding and collaborative design are essential to Helm Tool's success.

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The State of Maintenance: Where Are You?

New products, equipment and software are beneficial to mold maintenance, but they do not change the fundamental way a repair technician performs the job if the culture remains reactive. Is your toolroom reactive or proactive?

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Hot Runners

Technology Roundup: New/Improved Technologies You Don't Want to Miss

With all the technology joining the market, moldmaking is a versatile, ever-evolving industry. As such, this technology roundup has no specific theme — it features a variety of products for applications and solutions across the industry.

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Mold Components

What is Driving Mold Lifecycle Management Digitalization?

OEMs are looking to partner with suppliers to share and track data across the supply chain for advanced intervention and process management.  

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PTXPO

PTXPO 2023 Preview: Unlocking Your Next Solution for Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment

PTXPO 2023 houses exhibitors that are ready to provide services and solutions for mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment challenges.

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Inline Water Filters Keep Mold Cooling Channels Clean

Mouldpro filters, distributed in North America by Globeius Inc., are adept at dirt particles, rust or water scale deposits.  

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Convenient Corrosion Protection for Proper Mold Care

Cortec’s EcoAir easy-to-use rust preventative spray enables injection molders and mold and die-makers to properly care for stored or in-use molds.  

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Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Cleans all Mold Sizes

Fisa North America brings nonabrasive cleaning to the mold maintenance forefront, removing oil, grease, colorants, gassing and more in as little as 20 minutes.  

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Alkaline Formulation Confronts Difficult-to-Clean Operations

Madison Chemical’s Ultra-Clean US-159 removes aged, oxidized, burned-on oil and grease, including those commonly encountered during mold maintenance, repairs and rebuilds.  

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