VIDEOS

Maintenance & Repair

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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Automation

VIDEO: Can You Integrate a Joystick onto a Robot for Mold Repair?

Tony Demakis, President of Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales and Brian Conner, Channel Development Manager at Universal Robots answer the question of whether or not you can integrate a joystick onto a robot for mold repair. 
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Digital Demos

VIDEO: The Capabilities of Micro Molding

In this demo, Sodick IMM by Plustech shares its micro molding capabilities with Matrix Tool and M.R. Mold. 
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Digital Demos

VIDEO: How a Mold System Reduces Processing Costs and Cycle Time

In this digital demo, Canon Virginia demonstrates how their shuttle mold system can run two parts at once, reducing processing costs and cycle time. 
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Data Management Software

VIDEO: Simplify Mold Management of Your Tooling Fleet

In this digital demo, Progressive Components explains its basic asset management and mold monitoring system, ProFile, where it is possible to monitor all your assets in one place. 
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Cutting Tools

Ball-End Tool Contours, Chamfers and Finishes in One Pass for Most Materials

The new IMCO Carbide Tool Pow•R•Arc end mill, to be shown at IMTS 2022, emphasizes speed for moldmakers. The cutter is able to run and increase feed rates to machine one’s mold up to five times faster than a four-flute tool.  

Digital Demos

VIDEO: How to Change Out Molds in 10 Minutes or Less

Is a 10-minute mold change possible? Check out this demo to see how it can be done. 
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Data Management Software

VIDEO: What Is Visual Search and Why Should a Mold Builder Care?

Learn the three types of visual search, including where a mold builder can apply visual search within their current processes and the key benefits.
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Cutting Tools

New Innovations in Mold Design, Milling Cutters, 3D Scanning

MoldMaking Technology compiles a number of digital-only products from the past month, including mold design software, laser metrology 3D scanners, milling cutters and more.

Additive Manufacturing

VIDEO: 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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