Molds & Tooling
Rapid Tooling Is Ready For Prime Time
Despite the advantage of speedy mold building, rapid-tooling technologies have gained only a toehold in the general moldmaking arena. But that could change as new developments improve dimensional accuracy, durability, and cooling efficiency to compete with traditional methods for making production tools.
Read MoreExperts Predict the Next Big Thing in Thermoforming
What changes are in store for thermoforming in this decade? We polled nine industry experts on new developments to watch out for in materials, machinery, tooling, and controls.
Read MoreMold Design Goes Solid
Injection mold design is in the midst of a second computer revolution.
Read MoreNew Software Manages Toolmaking Tasks
With today's mold buyers demanding speedy delivery, lower costs, and endless engineering changes, tool making can be more frustratingly complex than ever.
Read MoreMelt Oscillation Molds Better Parts
An updated Scorim process oscillates the melt back and forth inside the mold with more flexibility and fewer machinery modifications. Here's a look at how the "new" Scorim can enhance both part strength and cosmetics.
Read MoreMicrocellular Foam Promises Big Savings in Injection Molding
Automotive parts supplier Injectronics Inc. in Clinton, Mass., will soon be the first injection molder to use a new microcellular foam technology developed by Trexel Inc., Woburn, Mass.
Read MoreFor Better Process Control Start With Simulation
A new generation of process-control systems interpret results of injection molding simulation as the starting point for machine settings and control setpoints.
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