VIDEOS

Surface Treatment

Precise, Surface-Level Cleaning Achieved Through Portable Laser

Housed in a 60-pound suitcase, Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase fiber laser makes cleaning parts simple, efficient and effective.

Design & Mfg. Software

CAE Software Enhances In-Depth Simulation Capability

Moldex 3D software enables advanced simulation capabilities, virtual prototyping, material characterization, cooling system optimization and collaborative features.

Design & Mfg. Software

CAM Programming Efficiencies Streamline Mold Operations

Siemens has released updates to its NX Software, including new and streamlined features for NX CAM, applicable to moldmaking.

Intelligent Equipment Solutions Alleviate Moldmaking Pain Points

Whether it’s purchase quoting, mold cleaning and tracking or intuitive process control, the following new or improved technologies could potentially keep your shop on the cutting edge.  

Data Management Software

Managing all That Data

Product data management may have a bad rap, but making it a priority rather than an afterthought can help make the most of your design and machining information.
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Five Steps in Mold Design to Reduce Back-End Troubleshooting

Streamline mold troubleshooting, boost ROI, and expedite product launches. Seth Hale, Mold Designer at Westminster Tool, shares five crucial steps integrated into their design process.

Design & Mfg. Software

Optimized Five-Axis Machining Operations Guided by Moldmaking-Focused CAD/CAM Software

Integration of CGS North America’s CAM-Tool software helps elevate accuracy, surface finish quality and overall efficiency in mold and die production.

MMT Chats: Global Tooling, Training and Motorcycle Trips

Adam Nartker dives into his 22-year plastics industry journey, covering custom molding, sales, and DTI’s approach to simulation iterations. He emphasizes transparency, training for risk reduction, and lessons from offshore tooling. Plus, he throws in some must-visit motorcycle trip spots!

AI Augments Injection Molding Process Control System

MAX, a new process advising feature added to RJG’s Copilot system, is engineered to help troubleshoot and optimize the injection molding process and addresses industry skill gap.
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Cutting Tools

Indexable Milling Platform Advances Mold and Die Capabilities

The Dapra Vapor platform features elements in body design and TRI-X2 insert geometry for higher metal removal rates and extended tool life.