MMT's Most Popular Maintenance Reads of 2024

Source (Clockwise) | Rockling Mfg., Beaumont Technologies Inc., Angie Steingass, Boride Engineered Abrasives

Are you looking to catch up on your reading with MMT? Look no further. Peruse 2024’s top maintenance content, including topics like inspection/measurement, maintenance and repair and surface treatment. Find your next inspiration, lead or connection below. Happy reading!

1. How to Maintain Heaters, Thermocouples, Valve Gates and Controls

An examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runner system maintenance.

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2. Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024

After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.   

3. Understanding Diamond Compounds

Diamond compounds, with their varied grades, colors and base options, provide a comprehensive solution for mold builders in need of precise and superior polishing across diverse materials and applications.

4. Ultra-Fast Femtosecond Laser Texturing Helps Produce EV Lighting Lens Molds

Edge-lighting lens patterns present moldmaking challenges that ultra-fast femtosecond laser texturing technology can overcome.

5. Reasons to Use Fiber Lasers for Mold Cleaning

Fiber lasers offer a simplicity, speed, control and portability, minimizing mold cleaning risks.

6. How to Implement a Remote Validation Process

A review of the setup and use of a remote mold validation kit.

7. Mold Maintenance Continues to Matter: Enhanced Training Program in a New Facility​​​​​​

I attended a MoldTrax mold maintenance workshop in 2019 and shared my experiences, and despite changes in ownership, the workshop's remarkable value endures, as discussed in a recent Q&A with the current leadership.    

8. Growth Requires Mold Builder/Molder to Shift Tooling Focus to Maintenance, Repair and Replacement

The results of aligning awareness and acceptance across departments to balance new tooling and quick response needs.

9. Best Practices for Engraving Cores and Cavities

Consider depth, font style, artwork size, polarity and location when engraving.

10. How to Use Simulation to Achieve a High-Gloss Surface Finish

Combining simulation, conformal cooling, and a rapid heat and cooling process can predict and produce the required surface finish for high-gloss plastic parts.