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MAY 19, 2020

Seriously—despite their name, the entire purpose of these is to redirect heat from a machine or electrical component to keep them cool and from burning out. For example, setting a hot pan on a cool stove-top will cool the pan and heat the stove’s surface. The stove, on the other hand, will gain much more.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 2, 2014

Eleven years ago, the following article was published in MoldMaking Technology. What was once a time-consuming and tedious procedure has morphed (pun intended) into something much more practical and efficient. I began my career in the plastics industry more than 20 years ago as a simulation engineer performing flow analysis.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2023

Air-cooled fume extraction guns and torches are an essential component to creating a safe work environment. Supplemental equipment includes the E-Z Reach Boom and the ErgoBoom to take the weight of the gun and hose off the welder, allowing for a more ergonomic weld experience,” Bohrer added.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 12, 2023

This sudden digital shift, together with the latest developments in 5G communication, is stimulating a need for more cloud-based and online solutions, which in turn is motivating huge investments in IT infrastructure such as data centres. One of the questions that needs to be considered is, “What is required in a data centre?”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this section we will examine those states as well as potential troubleshooting methods to identify when one or more of those stages contributes to failure in the system. Vacuum Furnace Quenching System Quenching is defined as the rapid cooling of a metal to obtain desired properties. Diffusion Pump. Totten.

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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. Learn more about the design and manufacture of this 3D printed machine tool component.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Emilia Loulourgas Giannakopoulos, CEO, American Tool and Mold (ATM): ATM has been in business in Clearwater, Florida, for more than 45 years. As we took on this work, we learned how to maintain the molds and design the molds to require less maintenance. It was founded by Demetre Louourgas, a Greek immigrant who became a proud U.S.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 17, 2025

Injection molding simulation is becoming more mainstream for new product development, as it can be a great tool to predict and correct issues up front while product and tooling designs are being finalized. Acting on this information requires confidence in the results, but how do you know they are trustworthy?

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

Many articles don’t talk about this, perhaps because it’s embarrassing. A hot, moist climate will need different warm-up characteristics than a cool, dry one. Improper Cool-Down Procedure. Cooling a CNC or robotic material removal machine down too quickly can cause internal condensation.

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AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Article by Nick Allen, managing director at 3DPRINTUK. Because of my long history with air-cooled Porsches most of what I do is centred around classic 911 models and their racing derivatives. Semi structural items would require strength and rigidity (and often heat resistance) to hold parts in place or keep assemblies together.”.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 4, 2020

The use of hydraulic locking cylinders often provides more capability in a smaller footprint, thus enhancing these effects. Physical force requirements for each (both set and pull) will provide insight into the most limiting conditions and direct selection of the most appropriate product type.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 17, 2021

Moving to a more data-driven, 4.0 Part 1 of this article series reviewed the various maintenance cultures found within shops, identified necessary mold data and explained the inadequacies of journal-entry systems. Categorization of Required Data Shops need to collect a variety of maintenance data types.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This article will take a look back at last year’s Technology Application Award winner who also took home the coveted Manufacturer of the Year award. We have done a lot more work on the hydrogen system and we have partnered with amanufacturer for our tanks used in the space crafts,” Waterhouse said. “We

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AU Manufacturing

APRIL 21, 2023

Article by Oleg Yermanok, Application Engineering Manager, Massivit 3D Additive manufacturing (AM) has the ability to disrupt industrial processes and to facilitate the achievement of innovative, cost-effective, and speedy outcomes when compared to traditional production processes.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Alarms can do more than let someone know if something is wrong. Moreover, they are often managed in two or more separate, disconnected applications, leading to inefficient alarm management in the plant. Actionable – Operator action in response to the alarm is required and available. Tying reliability to the alarm process.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 2, 2023

In this article, we examine these two processes and recommend total solutions from GIGABYTE Technology that enable any AI developer to easily harness the AI full potential. The scope of computing resources required to train the AI is not only breathtaking but also ramping up exponentially. petaflop/s-days (pfs-days) of resources.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

5G connectivity could save over 250 million tons of CO 2 emissions worldwide by 2030 because the networks will drive more users to fossil fuel alternatives. Industrial AI, ML, 5G insights. 5G infrastructure is set to explode, but it needs to be sustainable so the benefits are not offset by the costs.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

So, when a design and engineering firm for micro-manufactured parts realized it could help its customers more efficiently by bringing machine tools and laser machining equipment in-house to program and cut test parts, the company owner knew it was the right move to make. In fact, one laser can last five to 10 years.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

This FABTECH section outlines some of the products and demonstrations expected to be on display by more than 1,500 world-class suppliers in three exhibition halls. Tregaskiss will also display its BA1 cobot air-cooled MIG welding guns, designed for Miller® Copilot Collaborative Welding Systems. Low noise level 78dB @ 5’.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 28, 2023

Of course, there are plenty of American durable goods manufacturers, or more specifically, there are plenty of owners and leaders of these companies that aspire to keep production in the United States, but feel as if they've hit a wall. To me, that's much more interesting than making a purely one off art piece.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

To provide a little more insight into who our exhibitors are and the services they provide before you arrive at PTXPO, the MMT team has put together the first of four exhibitor roundups. Its continuous search for improvement spans from simple solutions like removable inserts to advanced conformal cooling strategies.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Below is a recap of MoldMaking Technology articles (along with excerpts) dating back to 2000 that our editorial advisory board (EAB) members noted as some of their favorites. Finally, cooling helps to determine the overall cycle time based on wall thickness and material section (metal and plastic), as well as cooling line placement.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Current as of 2/01/23 This article contains information on exhibitors highlighting 3D Printing , Machining or Cutting Tools products and services at their booth in the Moldmaking Pavilion and across the show floor. Next Chapter’s disruptive conformal cooling technology, as well as its InnoVent mold venting technology will be on display.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover several metal additive technologies and describe the types of tools or tool components they’re being used to produce and why. For thermoplastics , this means cooling lines can be placed closer to critical geometry , allowing molders to shorten cycle times while reducing warpage, scrap and energy use.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

This FABTECH section outlines some of the products and demonstrations expected to be on display by more than 1,500 world-class suppliers in three exhibition halls. The closed powder circuit ensures more safety at work because the operator doesn’t come into contact with the powder during the entire printing process.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

With Christmas right around the corner, MoldMaking Technology is gifting you, our readers, with an annual top-viewed article series covering products, profiles, tips and case studies, available each Monday leading up to the new year. End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 11, 2022

For more archived content, we encourage you to explore these articles through the “ Magazine ” section of the website (profiles are delineated by a “Profile” header under the “Departments section). Learn more about CCC in the January 2022 issue. Photo Credit: Zero Tolerance LLC.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Current as of 2/6/23 This article contains information on exhibitors on the Software and Simulation Services/Simulation Services, Training and Marketing products and services in the Moldmaking Pavilion and across the show floor. Attendees can visit Booth 920 to learn more. *This exhibitor list is subject to change.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

More than 20 countries worldwide have announced the phasing out of conventional ICE-based vehicles within the next 10-30 years, and over 100 countries globally aim to attain net-zero emissions within the next few decades. EVs accounted for more than 9% of global car sales in 2021, a rise of nearly four times compared to 2019.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2023

Current as of 2/9/23 This article contains information on exhibitors highlighting the Mold Components and Hot Runners products and services at their booth in the Moldmaking Pavilion and across the show floor. Use promo code MMT23 and register today for your FREE exhibit hall pass and we’ll see YOU in Chicago!

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Foley

JULY 11, 2023

While these two trends are common across many industries, perhaps nowhere are they more pronounced than in the automotive industry. New technologies and new customers present a growing demand for new products or components and require supplier capacity to manufacture those products or components for the market.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Keeping blood at a safe temperature is vital as this article explores. It’s why there are very specific temperature requirements to which you must adhere when transporting pathology samples, and they may or may not be the same as the blood products intended for transfusions.

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DO Supply

MARCH 19, 2025

This article mentions the best maintenance practices to help you increase your system’s reliability. Consistently addressing contaminants will make your equipment more reliable. Thermal Management Cooling devices play an important role in any operation as they prevent over-temperatures.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 25, 2025

Series: Emphasizing the Basics In this article series, Dennis Czubin , a seasoned plastics professional, shares valuable insights from his 40-plus 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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DO Supply

APRIL 11, 2025

This article provides practical tips and tricks for working with these drives, from installation and wiring essentials to power distribution, grounding, and circuit protection. Make sure that the working conditionssuch as the minimum mounting clearances and the maximum ambient air temperaturemeet the manufacturer’s requirements.

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DO Supply

JANUARY 24, 2025

So, whether you’re a seasoned engineer who’s wrestled with more servo drives than you’d care to admit, or a novice just stepping into the world of industrial machinery, there’s something here for you. How to Keep Your Drive Cool: Ventilation is key: Make sure your servo drive is installed in a well-ventilated area.

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DO Supply

APRIL 25, 2025

Checking the cooling fans themselves is good practice and is done by clearing the dust off of the blades and spinning them manually to ensure they are smooth and noise free. If theyre more than 20% off, its time to swap them out. Cooling Fans : Fans are essential for maintaining internal temperatures.

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