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Mold Materials

Laser Welding Versus Micro Welding

The latest battle in finely detailed restoration/repair of mold materials.
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Inspection & Measurement

CT Scanning Helps Micro Molder Reduce Cost of First Article Inspections

CT scanning services performed by 3D ProScan, a division of NyproMold Inc. provides MTD Micro Molding with accurate, high-resolution internal and external measurements performed about seven times faster and at significant cost savings.
#casestudy #analysis

Maintenance & Repair

Optical Fiber Laser Welding Machine for Effective Mold Repair

The Han’s Laser Mold 301 uses a highly flexible laser transmission and highly rigid worktable for repeated and stable crack, chip and damage repair.  

Surface Treatment

How to Polish Ribs for Proper Part Release

Using the right tools and abrasives is essential to polish a mold to the required final finish.
#tips #basics #FAQ

Inspection & Measurement

Lessons in Quality Assurance for Micro Projects

Quality control, quality assurance and measurement technology are central considerations for micro mold building and molding.
#analysis #medical

Surface Treatment

Machine Hammer Peening Automates Mold Polishing

A polishing automation solution eliminates hand work, accelerates milling operations and controls surface geometries.
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Design & Mfg. Software

3D Inspection Software is Dedicated to Flexible Scenarios Using Universal Portable Measuring Equipment

NextMeasure enables a solution for flexible, fast and efficient 3D quality control that is compatible with all sensors and portable measuring devices.  

Cutting Tools

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.

Surface Treatment

Low-Heat Green Laser Targets Delicate Substrates for Direct Part Marking

Foba has developed a new 532-nm-wavelength green laser marking system that enables optical part inspection and validation of marked contents as well as the automated and precise positioning of the laser mark.