Mold Materials
Advances in P20 Steel Potentially Eliminates Need for Stress Relieving After Rough Cutting
Omega Tool Corp. compares conventional, new P20 grades side by side in production fascia tools, finds no downside.
Read MoreMoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products
MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.
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The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past 12 months.
Read MoreAdvancing the Mold With New Technologies
This roundup is full of products and services that help answer concerns and meet needs for the industry. Featured in this roundup are hot runners, mold components, mold materials and more.
WatchTechnology Roundup: The K Show Experience
Catch a glimpse into technologies for plastics, rubber, injection molding, hot runners, sustainability and more being showcased at this year’s K 2022.
WatchConsiderations for Mold Base Material Selection
Choosing the right material can greatly affect the profitability and cost of your application.
Read MoreSelf-Venting Mold Steel for Defect Prevention
High-tonnage pressed and sintered, porous metal Vortex removes the difficulties of trapped gas in the mold cavity through a system of interconnected pores.
Read MoreWhat to Look for in Aluminum Mold Alloys
The importance of strength, anodization, weldability, machinability, flatness and porosity to aluminum injection and thermoform molds.
Read MoreHot Work Tool Steel Achieves High Thermal Conductivity
Developed by Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, a member of Swiss Steel Group, Thermodur 2383 Supercool combines high wear resistance with excellent mechanical properties for noticeably lower cycle times in molding/forming applications.
Read More2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Materials
Proper selection of the appropriate mold material is critical to manufacturing a high-quality mold. Tool steel, aluminum, copper and alloys are some of the materials used.
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