Surface Treatment
Mold Cleaning System Removes Buildup, Prevents Rust for PVC Processors
The environmentally friendly Eco-Pro 360 from iD Additives provides a protective nanocoating for optimal surface treatment, works on all metal surfaces without etching.
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Welding Repair Services for Additive Manufactured Molds
Precision Laser Technology relies on its experience and expertise in laser welding and tool metallurgy to ensure mold repair success, including a recent partnership with Mantle to to prove out AM technology.
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Digital Tool Services Solve, Troubleshoot Coating, Finishing Issues for Molds
Bales Metal Surface Solutions has launched three digital tools — Bales Mold Doctor, Coatings Comparison Tool and a Preventative Maintenance Video Series — to extend its finishing expertise and quality customer service online.
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The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Maintenance
Here we spotlight the Maintenance block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference – for the next-level mold manufacturer – November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Five-Axis Laser Machining Makes Digital Mold Textures Possible
Mold manufacturers using laser technology can play a vital role in brand protection, recyclability and traceability efforts with new digital mold textures.
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2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment
A proactive maintenance plan to properly treat a mold to keep it running will decrease repair costs. Proper treatment of the mold’s surface is key to quality, corrosion-resistance, wear and tool life.
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Ceramic Deburring, Deflashing Tools Take Into Consideration Difficult Materials, Operator Safety
Boride Engineered Abrasives introduces its new mold polishing equipment, the Work Finisher Tool, which is lightweight, long lasting, won’t rust and is safer and easier to use.
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How to Protect Soft Base Materials
Choose a suitable mold coating to take the abuse and save your base material.
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How 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.
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Miscellaneous Technology Roundup
MoldMaking Technology compiles a list of digital-only products and services from the past month, from machining safety and injection molding training courses, to CNC programming software and cutting tools.
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