DESIGN & MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE

Design & Mfg. Software

Tolerancing in Mold Design, Part 1: Understanding the Issues of Conventional Bilateral Tolerancing

Mold designers must understand the location, orientation and form limitations of conventional tolerancing before changing to another dimensioning system.
#basics #FAQ

Design & Mfg. Software

Latest Mold Analysis Software Meets Injection Molding Needs

Coretech Systems’ Moldex3D 2023 strengthens simulation performance, provides user-friendly interfaces and cloud services, streamlines workflow and strives to connect the virtual to the real.
#moldingequipment

Workforce Development

Tool Paths, ERP & Improving Efficiency in Your Toolroom: What Did You Miss in February?

We covered a variety of topics in February. From tool paths to ERP and PTXPO coverage, we hope you didn’t miss anything but here is your cheat sheet if you did. 
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Design & Mfg. Software

New Component Options Made Available to Parametric Native CAD System 

Around 100 new Hasco products are available for SolidWorks mold designers to use for the generation and configuration of molds.

Design & Mfg. Software

Mold Innovations Power Unique Auto Lighting Elements on Hummer EVs

Diamond machining, electroforming of micro-optical inserts and modified latch-lock system help injection molds produce unique forward lighting elements.
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Design & Mfg. Software

PTXPO Preview 2023: Upcoming Software/Simulation Services, Training and Marketing Solutions

This latest installment of PTXPO snapshots feature companies in and around the Moldmaking Pavilion powered by Amerimold that provide industry solutions in software, simulation, training and marketing.
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Design & Mfg. Software

How to Select a Mold Temperature Controller

White paper shares how cooling channel analysis, which collects maximum pressure drop, total flow rate and heat dissipation, eases the performance evaluation of mold temperature controllers.   
#basics #FAQ #analysis

Additive Manufacturing

4 Keys to a Successful Mold-Building Operation, The Latest Mold Design Tips & More

MoldMaking Technology is off to a strong start this year with mold design tips, key considerations for running a mold-building “business,” polishing pointers for ribs and more. Check out our list of top-viewed articles from January and see what catches your eye. 

Cutting Tools

Metalworking Commodities for Your Next-Gen Molds

Featured in this month's technology roundup are products, processes and services that revolve around metalworking. Also highlighted is software, automation and more.

Design & Mfg. Software

Mold-Design Review: The Complete Checklist

Gerardo (Jerry) Miranda III, former global tooling manager for Oakley sunglasses, shares his complete mold-design checklist, an essential part of the product time and cost-to-market process.
#basics #FAQ #regulations