Surface Treatment
Solving the Part-Sticking Challenge
Low-surface-energy mold coatings can eliminate part sticking, reduce cycle time and increase mold life.
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Line Width vs. Depth Ratio in Laser Engraving
A laser does not produce 90-degree sidewalls. It requires a certain amount of draft in order to produce the required pattern.
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Mold Rebranding and Refurbishment
When identifying features have to be changed, this five-step welding and engraving process can spare the expense of building a brand-new mold.
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Mold Polishing Checklist
Polishing is an orchestrated series of carefully applied skills. To ensure that the job is done right, consider these suggestions.
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Throwback Thursday: Best Practices for Surface Finishing
Surface finishing is as critical an aspect of building a mold as the design, so a review of some best practices is always a good idea.
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Wicked Videos Show Off Wicked Welding's Work
This company really has fun with social media while also promoting its welding services to moldmakers, tool and die makers and others.
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Technology Showcase: Mold Components and Surface Treatment
Today’s Technology Showcase features products you may have missed in recent issues.
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Throwback Thursday: Optimizing Aluminum Tools
Do you build aluminum molds? Here's a throwback that will provide some great tips on how to keep them running optimally.
Read MoreLaser Engraving’s Many Uses
In this laser engraving video, see a large variety of laser engraving applications demonstrated on a multitude of alloys including tool steels and precious metals.
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Laser Engraving Boosts Welder’s Capabilities
The addition of laser engraving services has boosted this Ohio welding company’s business by about 10 percent.
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