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?

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

They lead or guide one half of a mold into the other. With the possible exception of those of you who design high-cavitation, unscrewing or multiple interchangeable molds, most designers rarely, if ever, need to know the various definitions, specifications and use of the various types of fits. Force or Shrink Fits (FN1 – FN5).

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Nikon to Partner with SLM Through a Public Takeover Offer : SLM Solutions Group AG and Nikon Corporation have entered into an Investment Agreement in relation to a voluntary public takeover offer that Nikon intends to launch for all outstanding shares of SLM at a cash consideration of EUR 20 per share. Materialise acquired Identify3D.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Photo credit, all images: Injection Mold Consulting While the function of a safety strap is to prevent a mold from accidentally coming apart during transportation and handling, its purpose is to protect people — not the mold or the machine. Small molds and MUD inserts are much less intimidating.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

This is unfortunate since tool production — especially hard/metal tools — can have long lead times and add considerable cost to the bottom line. 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.

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Foley

JULY 11, 2023

As we embark on the second half of 2023, this second annual Manufacturing White Paper examines the business and legal considerations that continue to impact the industry and offers the perspectives and insights of attorneys with deep experience serving as trusted advisors to manufacturing companies.

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