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Mold Making Technology
DECEMBER 31, 2014
This article series will review (1) raw material; (2) the melt delivery system: screw, valve and end cap; (3) hot and cold runner systems; (4) hot runner controllers; (5) mold cooling optimized by design; (6) plant water system impact on performance; (7) new and innovative mold cooling technologies; and (8) automated part handling.
Mold Making Technology
OCTOBER 29, 2024
New Series: Emphasizing the Basics In this article series, Dennis Czubin, a seasoned plastics professional, shares valuable insights from his 40+ years in the industry, focusing on fundamental principles in part and mold design to help mold builders and molders enhance their practices and avoid common pitfalls.
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Mold Making Technology
MARCH 19, 2023
For all things mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment, check out the profiles below. Current as of 2/23/23 This article contains information on exhibitors highlighting the Mold Maintenance , Repair and Surface Treatment products and services at their booth in the Moldmaking Pavilion and across the show floor.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Plastic thermoforming companies like Duo Form have discovered how to leverage large-format extrusion 3D printing using low-cost plastic pellets to gain a competitive edge. Subtractive Moulds Versus Additive Moulds In conventional thermoforming, plastic sheet material is shaped over moulds to produce the finished part.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The more people that review a new mold design, the better. At the very least, use a mold design checklist. Photo Credit: Lawrence Mold and Tool Looking back at more than 45 years of ordering injection molds, I’d estimate I used 40 or 50 different mold builders. So how do I choose a mold shop?
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 1, 2022
A version of this article was our cover story in the December 2022 issue of Modern Machine Shop. If you are arriving here from that issue, scroll down to find links to articles and video related to each of the 10 points in this piece. This photo and the drawing below courtesy of DMG MORI. In all, 46 sealing points were involved.
Ionthis
MAY 19, 2020
How do they achieve this, though? How Do They Work? If you’re still a bit confused, try thinking about a heat sink like a car’s radiator, as suggested by this article. The Complete Guide to Heat Sinks. Ionthis Inc. The Complete and instructive Guide to Heat Sinks. What makes them tick? What Are Heat Sinks?
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