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Surface Treatment

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.  

Maintenance & Repair

Injection Mold Buildup Removal Solution

Slide Products’ Nexgen Mold Cleaner is formulated to offer more cleaning strength, quickly but efficiently breaking down resin deposits in order to eliminate plastic injection mold buildup.  

Surface Treatment

Digital Tool Services Solve, Troubleshoot Coating, Finishing Issues for Molds

Bales Metal Surface Solutions has launched three digital tools — Bales Mold Doctor, Coatings Comparison Tool and a Preventative Maintenance Video Series — to extend its finishing expertise and quality customer service online.  

Maintenance & Repair

Dry Ice Blasting for Faster, More Efficient Mold Cleaning

Like many of its dry ice blasting machines, the Cold Jet PCS60 and i3MC2 systems are able to tackle any type of mold — including those with A1 and textured surfaces — for quick, safe and efficient cleaning.

Surface Treatment

The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Maintenance

Here we spotlight the Maintenance block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference – for the next-level mold manufacturer – November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Maintenance & Repair

Mold Monitoring System Provides Real-Time Mold Performance Monitoring

Arburg showcases a range of machines highlighting digitalized manufacturing including the Hack Moldlife Sense system, used to detect and notify operators about errors and irregularities in the mold.  

Hot Runners

MMT Ask the Expert: Hot Runner Benefits and the Fundamentals of Maintenance and Refurbishment

In this next portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Derrick Hennebicque answers some FAQs about the advantages of hot runner systems and refurbishment strategies. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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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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Inspection & Measurement

VIDEO: 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.
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Inspection & Measurement

3D Printing, Scanning Solutions Increase Application Accessibility

Shining 3D highlights its new 3D printer and professional-grade 3D scanner, the AccuFab-L4K 3D and Transcan C 3D.