Conformal Cooling
Advancing Moldmaking and Plastics: Trends in 3D Printing, Automation and Sustainability
NPE 2024 showcased the latest trends and technologies in innovation, efficiency and sustainability for moldmakers and molders, featuring advancements in 3D printing, automation, design and virtual reality/augmented reality/artificial intelligence.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
Manifold Blocks for Flexible Cooling Circuits
Hasco’s Z920/ manifold blocks create a centralized inflow/outflow location that enables the use of shorter hoses in mold heating/cooling systems.
Read MoreA 3D Printing Retrospective
A personal review of the evolution of 3D printing in moldmaking throughout the past 25 years.
Read More3D Printing Technologies for Moldmaking Applications
3D printing technologies, from conformal cooling to complex mold building, are making an impact on the moldmaking industry, one innovation at a time.
Read MorePennsylvania Mold Builder Doubles Footprint, Maintains Quality and Company Values
Quality Mold Inc. doubles its manufacturing footprint but maintains its private company values and structure, delivering quality and fast turnaround from mold design and build through sampling.
Read MoreMulti-Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer Supports Complex Mold Building
Using its FormUp 350 system, AddUp, in collaboration with Siebenwurst Group, improved the conformal cooling channels for a mold slide.
Read MoreVIDEO: How can 3D Printed Tooling Improve Injection Mold Venting?
Proper venting is one of a mold builders toughest challenges as molders struggle to keep vents free flowing in production. Learn how to apply 3D printing to mold venting and the benefits of additive venting inserts.
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How to Make Data Work for Mold Productivity and Performance
The use of digital workflows improves the impact of mold design libraries, conformal cooling and machine learning.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
Lights-Out Metal 3D Printer Minimizes EDM Needs for Moldmakers
The Matsuura LUMEX series boasts both forming and milling capabilities in one unit, achieving highly accurate mold component production, with the ablity to integrate conformal cooling and porous venting.
Read MoreVIDEO: What Does Integrated Predictive Modeling Mean to Moldmaking
Although conformal cooling is not a new concept, new technologies have made it a very hot topic, including predictive engineering models and 3D printing. Learn about a new conformal cooling process and algorithm and what it reveals about hot spots and conformal cooling design.
Read MoreHere Are Your Top 10 Most-Read Features of 2021
A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January to November 2021.
Read MoreVideos Answer Hot-Topic Moldmaking Questions
Eight questions MoldMaking Technology asks industry experts about CNC controls, the changing training landscape, the human resources and marketing keys to workforce development, predictive engineering, data, visual search, OEE monitoring and additive venting.
Read MoreHTS International Optimizes Conformal Cooling with iTherm Technology
Amerimold 2021 exhibitor HTS introduces iTherm for injection molds, which can be integrated through any toolshop with various options for manufacture.
Read MoreHybrid Approach to Producing Mold Inserts Boosts Productivity and Profitability
Mold inserts with additively produced cooling circuits eliminate design constraints, reduce the cost of complexity, improve part dimensions, decrease cycle time and speed time to market.
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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.
Yudo Features Diffusion-Bonded Process for Hot Runner Manifolds
Yudo Inc. will be showcasing its diffusion-bonding process, which facilitates more design freedom for melt flow distribution, at Amerimold 2021.
Read MoreGrowing AM's Presence in Moldmaking
Advanced Michigan mold manufacturer advocates for additive manufacturing in moldmaking through collaboration and education.
Read MoreHigh-Pressure Coolant System Line Offers Machine Tool Application Flexibility
The LNS North America ChipBLASTER line has been divided into the B-, F- and V-Series, according to pressure and application for easier selection.
Read MoreHave You Heard of Printing Mold Inserts with Metal Paste?
A lower-cost 3D printing approach extrudes a metal paste to produce a mold insert with the required surface finish and tolerances.
Read MoreMold Components Target Route Cooling Lines
Progressive Components offers mold designers more route cooling line options within the tool with Diverting Rods, Seal Cores and O-Rings.
Read MoreMoldmaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content: Technology, Additive Tooling, Workforce Development and More
The MoldMaking Technology team has pulled together a list of the top performing items of the last month based on recent pageview analytics. Check out these great pieces on technology, cooling, hot rods, additive in moldmaking and more.
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How to Use Thermal Management to Improve Mold Cooling
A review of common mold cooling issues and possible solutions, including 3D printing applications.
Giving Mold Builders Additive Capabilities, Super Creativity
I saw my first 3D-printed hot runner manifold at K 2019 in Germany, but the system did not have a name yet. Fast forward to 2020 and it not only has a name, but it’s been successfully implemented in a number of applications across Europe. And today, it’s ready for the North American marketplace.
Read MoreExchangeable Drills and Tool Steel Holders For Faster Changeovers, Longer Insert life
The i-ONE line from YG-1 offers micro-grain carbide drill inserts, and premium tool steel holders with coolant channels that resist corrosion and wear and ensure body clearance.
Read MoreStainless Steel Spiral Cores Issue Homogeneous Conformal Cooling
Hasco’s extended spiral core mold components in stainless steel guarantee efficient heat transfer and homogeneous core cooling for medical and cleanroom technologies.
Read MoreHow to Improve Mold Venting with Metal Additive Manufacturing
Patented 3D-printed mold insert design rapidly evacuates gases while preventing plastic flash-through, eliminates costly maintenance and need for press-side temperature-control units.
Read MoreAgemaspark Purchases 3D Metal Printing Machine, Improves Efficiency of Mold Tool
The EOS 290 enables manufacturing of mold tools through a conformal cooling technique to produce laser-sintered inserts. The technique improves efficiency of a mold tool by as much as 20%.
Read MoreStainless Steel Cooling Range Guarantees Reliable, Leak-Proof Temperature Control
Hasco’s cooling range is a clean and reliable temperature control system for effectively cooling injection molds when using hot or cold water or heat-transfer oil.
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