Mold Materials
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.
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4 Keys to a Successful Mold-Building Operation, The Latest Mold Design Tips & More
MoldMaking Technology is off to a strong start this year with mold design tips, key considerations for running a mold-building “business,” polishing pointers for ribs and more. Check out our list of top-viewed articles from January and see what catches your eye.
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PTXPO Preview 2023: Mold Material/Mold Base Needs
At PTXPO 2023, the Moldmaking Pavilion returns, housing exhibitors ready to meet attendees' mold material and mold base challenges head on.
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Laser Welding Versus Micro Welding
The latest battle in finely detailed restoration/repair of mold materials.
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Soft Wired: Cutting High Taper Angles with Wire EDM
Examine the wire’s properties to determine the right one for achieving the best cut.
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Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs
New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Copper and Graphite Electrodes
Both copper and graphite provide approximately the same end result, so it is important for a shop to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each material in order to discover what would work best in their shop floor environment.
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How to Use Diffusion Bonding to Optimize a Mold’s Thermal Performance
Joining dissimilar metals has tremendous potential for conformal cooling, but to successfully use diffusion bonding, a mold builder must understand the complexities of the interface and its effect on the chemical and thermo-mechanical properties of the bond.
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MMT Chats: California Mold Builder Discusses the Difficulties with Silicone Molding and the Power of the Magic 8 Ball
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with M.R. Mold President and Owner, Rick Finnie, to discuss how he began his moldmaking career, M.R. Mold's LSR Education, and the struggles of working with silicone. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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How to Eliminate Streaks and Weld Problems with Laser Technology
Laser technology overcomes streaking and welding challenges for new mold textures and texture repair.
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