How to Learn Mold Design Virtually
Plastics Engineering program instructors share their strategies for successful virtual learning for hands-on injection mold design.
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Use Volumetric Shrinkage Predictions to Improve Part Quality
Simulation evaluates root cause and the impact of wall thickness, gate and cooling modifications.
Understanding the Value of Scientific Injection Mold Cooling
Injection molds are heat exchangers, so proper cooling is necessary to improve part quality, maximize profits and maintain your company’s reputation.
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Combining Customized Software with CMM Reduces Production Bottleneck
In order to reduce downtime on its EDM and CNC machines when setting up new jobs, moldmaker Kavia Tooling turned to a coordinate measuring machine from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence to create an offline zero transfer system ahead of the manufacturing process for parts and electrodes.
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MMT Chat: Lessons in Simulation
This mechanical engineer has a passion for simulation because he has spent most of his career working in injection molding and truly sees the value of detecting problems early in the design phase of a project.
Parametric Hydraulic Locking Cylinder Models Cover All Native CAD Formats
PFA offers an enhanced user experience for all current and older versions of native CAD file formats, including Catia, Creo-ProE, Inventor and more.
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How to Design High-Efficiency Capabilities into an Injection Mold/Molding System
Mold builders can boost profits and part quality with expert analysis and optimization techniques.
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2020 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Software
MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is a comprehensive guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services with 11 sections, including Software.
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3 Simple Strategies of Scientific Injection Molding
Enhance part design, mold design and processing conditions by using the inputs from scientific injection molding in three easy steps.
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How to Use Servos and Sensors to Advance Process Control
A servo and sensor combination that makes the mold the machine presents opportunities to advance process control.