Mold Materials
Technology Roundup: Additive Manufacturing, Mold Materials
Upgrade your manufacturing process or tool steel choices with new/improved additive manufacturing and mold material innovations from AddUp Inc., Mantle, Next Chapter Manufacturing, Edro and more.
WatchModified Composition Enhances Stainless Steel Capabilities
Edro introduces Böhler’s M333 Isoplast stainless steel which has been manufactured via a new melting technology for best-in-class polishability, conductivity, toughness and corrosion resistance.
Read MoreCorrosion-Resistant, Highly Machinable Tool Steel
Opticut mold steels from Swiss Steel Group member Deutsche Edelstahlwerke apply a novel treatment to the material to eliminate the deterioration caused by the addition of sulfur.
Read MoreCorrosion-Resistant, High-Hardness Mold Steel for Optimal Surface Finishes
Uddeholm’s premium Tyrax ESR can reduce polishing time by 40-50% and is suitable for long run production molds and high-performance plastics.
Read MorePre-Hardened Mold Steel Material Increases Through-Hardened Ability
Finkl Steel’s patented pre-hardened mold steel grade MD Xtra material achieves high impact strength, enhanced thermal conductivity and is an exceptional solution for deep impression applications.
Read MoreHow to Achieve the Best Mold Finish
A look at factors that impact the polishability of tool steels and recommendations for obtaining a high-gloss finish.
Read MoreHere Are Your Top 10 Most-Read Features of 2021
A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January to November 2021.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Alloying Tool Steel
Improve tooling efficiencies, extend mold life and reduce overall tooling costs with a focus on tool steel properties that solve wear, flaking and cracking issues.
Read MoreExploring AM Powders for Tooling
More options in AM tooling materials exist today that provide properties for crack resistance, thermal conductivity and heat treatment.
Read MoreSwiss Steel Highlights Specialty Steel Material for High Corrosion Resistance
Amerimold 2021 exhibitor Swiss Steel offers Corroplast, a stainless steel mold base material for use in high-humidity environments and with corrosive resins.
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