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Mold Making Technology
MAY 27, 2025
Plastic textures are often specified by choosing a sample reference number from one of several mold texture systems ( Figure 1 ). However, for precision applications, such as medical devices and lighting, it may not be sufficient to control how the surface performs. An inspector may look for degradation over time as the mold wears.
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.
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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.
Mold Making Technology
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Photo Credit: (top left) Delta Mold Inc., (top top right) PCS Company, (bottom left) Open Mind Technologies, (bottom right) Progressive Components From a case study about a mold builder’s CAM automation software to The Leadtime Leader Award to asset management solutions, we certainly packed in a variety of content in August!
Mold Making Technology
JANUARY 30, 2024
Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,
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. Here is the 3D printed adapter.
Automation Mag
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
An extended ask and task Trillium had developed an automated handling solution with a Festo 3D gantry for a Tier 1 manufacturer of molded auto parts in the Windsor area to attach felt liners to molded windshield cowls. Whenever a customer says “More please,” timelines and profits can take a hit. That’s billable.
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