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How to Overcome Complex Mold Texturing Problems
Key benefits when considering laser technology for mold texturing and repair.
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VIDEO: Enhancing Data-Driven Decisions with Cloud-Based Mold Monitoring
Steps to improve data-driven decision-making and key features of a cloud-based system for mold monitoring and asset management.
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How to Harness 3D Scanning for Mold Tool Repairs
3D scanning supports the repair of molds with no history, drawings or design files.
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3D Printers, Laser Welders Target Mold Production, Repair
IMTS 2024: Trumpf introduces a larger version of the TruPrint 2000 3D printer, as well as automated arc welding, laser welding and 3D laser marking technologies, noted for their use in tool and die.
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Handheld Scanners to Democratize 3D Scanning Environment
IMTS 2024: Hexagon introduces its first handheld 3D scanning devices, Atlascan Max and Marvelscan, to capture crucial data easily and more quickly.
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Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment
Utilizing helpful products and services for mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment (MRST) can save moldmakers time and money. Access more information about MRST in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.
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Hybrid CAM Strategy Enables High-Quality, Efficient Mold Repair
As CAM technology requirements accelerate, and the market for additive/hybrid processes evolves, Open Mind highlights its hyperMILL for efficient repair or rework of molds.
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Intuitive, Maintenance-Free Laser Welder for Mold Repair
Reduce your shop downtime and get your molds back up and running in record speed with Sisma’s SWA Fiber laser welders, backed by Gesswein support.
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MMT Chats: How to Implement a Remote Validation Process
Accede Mold & Tool Co. turned a workaround process for the pandemic into a permanent mold validation process.
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Rust Preventatives Ensure Complete Mold Protection
Slide Products highlights its line of oil-based and liquid rust preventative solutions, recognizing the necessity of regular maintenance for smooth mold-related operations.
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Portable Low-Heat, Non-Arcing Resistance Welder for Mold Repair
Rocklin’s user-friendly MoldMender Micro Welder delivers simple and cost-effective localized repair in-house with precision and versatility, enhancing mold and die durability and reducing disassembly and downtime.
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VIDEO: How to Protect Your Hot Runner Systems
Chad Root Managing Partner for Fast Heat by Spark Industries reviews some molding machine integration concepts that protect hot runner systems, the molding machine, reduce scrap and help keep a log of events.
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Automated Three-Axis Achieves Accurate, Repeatable Quality Control Results
Whether to measure critical plastic part features, or check mold tools and extrusion dies for signs of wear and damage, the Vision Engineering LVC Series measurement systems deliver high levels of precision and ease of use.
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In-Mold Solution Drives Dynamic Process Optimization, Data Transparency
The sensXpert platform provides a “customer-centric” approach, enabling moldmakers and plastics processors to measure and monitor temperature and material behavior inside the mold for real-time data and full manufacturing transparency.
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VIDEO: Maintaining a Customer-Centric Culture
Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey talks about the importance of the customer and culture when developing technology solutions for the moldmaking industry.
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Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs
New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.
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Predictive Manufacturing Moves Mold Builder into Advanced Medical Component Manufacturing
From a hot rod hobby, medical molds and shop performance to technology extremes, key relationships and a growth strategy, it’s obvious details matter at Eden Tool.
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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products
MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.
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Precise, Surface-Level Cleaning Achieved Through Portable Laser
Housed in a 60-pound suitcase, Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase fiber laser makes cleaning parts simple, efficient and effective.
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VIDEO: Consulting How and When to Use Laser Technology
Wisconsin Engraving President Pete Kambouris and Sales and Marketing Manager Jon Carlson share the benefits of using their laser technology expertise to alleviate customer bottlenecks.
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MMT Chats: SPE MTD 2023 Mold Repair Person of the Year
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with the newly named SPE Mold Technologies Division 2023 Mold Repair Person of the Year to learn about his passion for mold repair. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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VIDEO: Insights and Best Practices for Mold Care
Slide Products President Michael Muth shares the products and practices he believes have helped the moldmaking industry the most when it comes to caring for molds.
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Technology Roundup: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment Essentials
This roundup focuses on maintenance, repair and surface treatment for mold equipment. Utilizing these helpful products and services can help save time and money.
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Mold Cleaning System Removes Buildup, Prevents Rust for PVC Processors
The environmentally friendly Eco-Pro 360 from iD Additives provides a protective nanocoating for optimal surface treatment, works on all metal surfaces without etching.
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5 Hot Runner Tips for Moldmakers and Molders
Best practices for initial hot runner tryouts and effective preventive maintenance.
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Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Inspection/ Measurement
Inspection/ measurement equipment can include all tools and devices used to verify molds and part dimensions conform to the tolerances required by the part’s design. Access more information about inspection/ measurement in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.
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Plastic Leak Protection System Protects Injection Molding Machine Nozzles
Airtect plastic leak protection systems from PCS company provides round-the-clock, direct protection of injection molding machine nozzles and manifold systems.
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Linear Height Gage Improves Mold Measurement Accuracy
IMTS 2024: Mitutoyo America Corp. announces an addition to its linear height gage product line, providing simpler, more repeatable accuracy in measurement.
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What You Need to Know About Hot Runner Systems and How to Optimize Their Performance
How to make the most out of the hot runner design, function and performance.
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Touch Probe Technology Enables Easy Inspection for Moldmakers
IMTS2024: The WM-6000 touch probe ensures easy quality control and metrology applications that prove useful for moldmakers for jobs such as reverse engineering.
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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.
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How to Clean and Maintain Molds With Intricate Conformal Cooling Channels
A water-based, eco-friendly plastic mold cleaning system helps Rankine-Hinman Manufacturing restore flow rates and avoid big-ticket failures on complex and costly molds.
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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.
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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.
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VIDEO: Standardization and the Future of Moldmaking
Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey discusses their focus on standardization and the future of moldmaking (it’s here to stay!).
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Questions and Considerations Before Sending Your Mold Out for Service
Communication is essential for proper polishing, hot runner manifold cleaning, mold repair, laser engraving and laser welding services.
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