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How AI Software Can Support Smarter Moldmaking
AI tools help mold shops quote faster, program more accurately and retain critical shopfloor knowledge.
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How to Quickly Check Cooling Channels
Smart hole inspection validates possible leakages and strangulations in the cooling channels by doing tightness and flow rate tests.
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Material Choice Considerations for Mold Venting
A comparison of high-tonnage pressed steel—such as H13, 420 stainless, P20 and pressed porous venting mold steel—and 3D printed tooling.
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What Machinists Should Look for in Toolholder Technology
Evaluate toolholders for reach, stability, quality and speed capability to maximize machining precision and productivity.
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Can Robots Help Make Molds?
Automation can benefit mold production, from optimized efficiency to enhanced product quality and consistency.
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The Benefits of Investing in Sinker EDM Training
Beyond technology upgrades, mold builders can boost cost savings, productivity and quality by prioritizing operator training in two key areas.
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Why Mold Builders Should Consider Barrel Cutters and Lens Tools If They Haven’t Before
Reduce machining cycle times and improve surface finishes of cavity and core work with barrel cutters and lens tools.
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How to Expand the Use of Aluminum Injection Molds
Six factors to consider to broaden the application of aluminum molds.
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How To Break Free From CMM Dependency
Moving from CMM to in-process verification requires investment in equipment, processes and people to maintain quality standards.
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How to Reduce or Eliminate Surface Defects
Localized mold temperature control with targeted heat pulses improves part surface quality and cavity filling.
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