Advantages and Disadvantages of Copper and Graphite Electrodes
Both copper and graphite provide approximately the same end result, so it is important for a shop to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each material in order to discover what would work best in their shop floor environment.
How to Use Diffusion Bonding to Optimize a Mold’s Thermal Performance
Joining dissimilar metals has tremendous potential for conformal cooling, but to successfully use diffusion bonding, a mold builder must understand the complexities of the interface and its effect on the chemical and thermo-mechanical properties of the bond.
#basics #FAQ
MMT Chats: California Mold Builder Discusses the Difficulties with Silicone Molding and the Power of the Magic 8 Ball
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with M.R. Mold President and Owner, Rick Finnie, to discuss how he began his moldmaking career, M.R. Mold's LSR Education, and the struggles of working with silicone. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
#3dprinting #education
How to Eliminate Streaks and Weld Problems with Laser Technology
Laser technology overcomes streaking and welding challenges for new mold textures and texture repair.
#tips #basics #FAQ
Advances in P20 Steel Potentially Eliminates Need for Stress Relieving After Rough Cutting
Omega Tool Corp. compares conventional, new P20 grades side by side in production fascia tools, finds no downside.
#casestudy #toolsteel
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.
Most-Viewed Content of 2022
The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past 12 months.
#editorial #drills
How to Lower Cycle Times With the Right Tool Steel
Combining excellent mechanical properties, high wear resistance and high thermal conductivity in a specialty tool steel yields cycle time reduction.
#toolsteel #basics #FAQ
Advancing the Mold With New Technologies
This roundup is full of products and services that help answer concerns and meet needs for the industry. Featured in this roundup are hot runners, mold components, mold materials and more.
Technology Roundup: The K Show Experience
Catch a glimpse into technologies for plastics, rubber, injection molding, hot runners, sustainability and more being showcased at this year’s K 2022.
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