Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2023

(bottom right) MoldMaking Technology publishes monthly case studies that offer detailed insights into the real-world application of various technologies and solutions in the moldmaking industry. A solution: The technology, process, or strategy implemented to address the problem.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 30, 2024

This material addition improves toolmaking processes, enhancing speed and efficiency while reducing labor requirements, which is beneficial in industries such as medical that require corrosion-resistant tooling. Mantle has announced the release of its 420 Stainless Steel material.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 4, 2025

The 2025 Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is set to take place March 18-20 at the Donald E. The show floor will offer a variety of cutting-edge technologies, innovations, networking opportunities and plenty of excitement within the plastics molding industry. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 12, 2025

This integrated approach was developed for injection mold tooling and is said to significantly reduce lead times, costs and labor to empower moldmakers with even more efficiency and precision. Also, integrating conformal cooling channels enhances thermal management, reduces cycle times and improves part quality.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 8, 2025

According to the company, users can obtain results in 15 minutes in order to predict temperatures and cooling times, optimize cooling channel placement and improve quality as well as reduce costs. The Channel Recommender identifies key cooling regions and suggests initial channel routes throughout those areas.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Intralox, Hermle AG Did you miss any of MoldMaking Technology ’s most-viewed case studies from 2024? Integrated CAD/CAM Streamlines Electrode Manufacture, Improves Quality A focus on electrode design and automation helps toolroom improve efficiency, reduce tooling costs and deliver higher quality products.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2025

February was packed with expert advice, industry trends and technological advancements that captured the attention of our readers. From workflow efficiencies to cutting-edge tooling strategies, this roundup highlights the top articles that made an impact last month. Sources: Standex Engraving Mold-Tech, Cimatron, Incoe Corp.,

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 16, 2024

The B-plate shown above is part of a production mold that produces filtering components for a medical device. Tooling techniques such as cam actions, slides, lifters, auto-unscrew, in-mold closing or core toggle require sophisticated A- and B-plates manufactured accurately, efficiently and repeatedly.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

How to Use and Protect Remote Machine Monitoring Data Source: MC Machinery Systems Manufacturing relies heavily on data analytics to enhance performance. Choosing the right tools significantly impacts quality, efficiency, and accuracy in mold building. What's So Cool About Manufacturing? Dapra Corp., Read more.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

The design freedom of polymer/composite additive manufacturing (AM) makes it easy to design different front-facing/insert holding (middle left and right) and rear-facing/handle versions (right) of the claw manual end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) that Zero Tolerance LLC has produced for its own and customer molding operations.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 30, 2023

“Our customers value the ability to closely replicate their production environment. Our customers need and expect innovative thinking from their moldmaking sources as they evolve and launch new products. The very definition of the word innovate is “to improve or replace something.”

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This is not just a technology for the future: printed/flexible/hybrid electronics are already used in a wide range of sensors, lighting, photovoltaics, and other components that are commercially available today. However, there is extensive room for growth as the underlying technology is adopted for new use cases. Source: IDTechEx.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Here’s what you can look forward to: Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker T-shirts Mouldmaker Card Game MMT Chats Studio Editorial Advisory Board Meet & Greet MMT Meetup Happy Hour Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 pm REGISTER HERE The 2025 Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) will take place March 18-20 at the Donald E.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Optimal mold performance depends on a thorough analysis and integration of superior cooling solutions at the point of design. Manufacturers have optimized hot runner systems, gating and finite element method (FEM) simulations to control better fill and cycle times. However, what is rarely discussed is cooling.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 2, 2023

As the director of CSIRO’s Lab 22, Australia’s centre for additive innovation, I have witnessed the rapid and impressive growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Aerospace companies have used AM to create lightweight and intricate parts, reducing costs and improving fuel efficiency on the way.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO), taking place this year March 28-30, 2023, at the Donald E. 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.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 9, 2023

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: 3D Systems, Hexagon, DMG MORI, AddUp Ever-evolving technological markets continue to positively influence and impact the manufacturing industry. This month’s focus is on AM products, processes and equipment. 3D-printed mold slide for plastic injection molding.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

As the company continues this progressive course, they are proactive in maintaining and improving their collaborative culture. After completing ISO certification last fall, Dynamic is implementing the 5S workplace organizational method to promote efficiency and productivity increases. Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp.

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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. Additive Manufacturing. 1, 2022 to Nov. 28, 2022): Cutting Tools. Mold Materials.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2023

and Husky Technologies Mold manufacturing is an industry that is vast and varied, and so are the challenges that come with it. A single product or service does not provide an industry-wide solution. We could list them all, but it would take longer for readers to get to the good part: the products themselves.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The message to moldmakers is clear: embrace technological advancements! The MMT team was on-site at IMTS to uncover what’s new and what works when it comes to metal-cutting technology for mold manufacturing. Software Advancements CAD/CAM software saw significant advancements, with AI-driven features taking center stage.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 1, 2025

That's a wrap on another successful PTXPO for MoldMaking Technology (MMT) in Rosemont, Illinois, where we saw strong connections between the molding and moldmaking communities. Industry professionals spent three productive days networking, learning and developing business relationships.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Primarily developed for laser-based Additive Manufacturing (AM), it is also well-suited for Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) and Metal Injection Molding (MIM). Tempering and thermal fatigue resistance as well as thermal conductivity are improved compared with conventional H-class hot work tool steels.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 25, 2022

Cimatron, the leading CAD/CAM software supplier for the mold & die industry, have announced the release of their Mold & Die focused product Cimatron V16. In addition, the continued emphasis on solutions for toolmakers includes powerful functionality for die addendum surfaces, mesh manipulation, and drafting detailing.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Photo credits, clockwise from top left: Simcon, Beaumont Technologies, Kruse and Creative Technology The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO), taking place this year March 28-30, 2023, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, brings partners across the supply chain together.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

Presenting, their views on the sector, the challenges, demand drivers, and the offerings and the product launches that they plan to showcase at IMTEX 2023. HSTEC specializes in the development, manufacture, and repair of high-speed motor spindles and fixtures. Rajesh Ghashi, Managing Director, CHIRON INDIA Machine Tools Pvt.

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Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Agility and resiliency remain essential attributes for manufacturers in 2023. Manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Most major automobile manufacturers have set aggressive goals to electrify their fleets, many in the range of 40-50% by the mid-2030s.

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DO Supply

MAY 21, 2025

In todays rapidly evolving industrial landscape, ensuring the efficiency, safety, and adaptability of operations is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. We will discuss how these drives and their specialized add-ons can transform your manufacturing processes for maximum uptime, reliability, and sustainability.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 9, 2025

The 2025 Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is set to take place March 18-20 at the Donald E. The show floor will offer a variety of cutting-edge technologies, innovations, networking opportunities and plenty of excitement within the plastics molding industry. Click here to read previews #1 , #2 and #3. Current as of 2/16/25.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Compact Slides Provide Option for Difficult-to-Cool Locations in Molds Source | CUMSA USA Targeting the challenges behind removing heat during the molding process, CUMSA USA introduces a new feature to its compact slides (part number CS) with a floating insert. 3D Printers, Laser Welders Target Mold Production, Repair Source | Trumpf Inc.

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