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Eliminating Bubbles in plastic parts
Bubbles in plastic parts is one of the most common defects and it can be tricky to solve. These are the steps we recommend at The Tool Hub. Find out what type of bubble you are dealing with. [ut_blockquote_right] Different Bubbles need different solutions [/ut_blockquote_right] (Is it trapped gas or is it a vacuum void)…
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Perfect Threads In Plastic
Getting that perfect thread in a moulded plastic part takes some skills and know how. Unfortunately many toolmakers still do not quite know how to achieve this. The secret is in most cases to use a process called Orbital tapping. Orbital tapping is accomplished by utilizing a vastly undersized electrode, whose O.D. is small enough…
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Get the polish level you need
Getting to the desired surface quality takes time patience and know how. It should be noted that the surface finish of the end product is not only determined by the tool steel and the applied surface preparation process, but also the application process itself has a big impact on the result. Polymers have different material…
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Modern mould cooling with DMLS
When ultra efficient and even cooling is required we recommend one of our latest technology advancement. DMLS. By using DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) we are able to build core and cavity inserts in a number of materials. Material Info Stainless steel 17-4 • 20 or 40 Micron Layers • 20-25 HRC Built Stainless steel…
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Tooling in 1 week
We understand the importance of a high speed to market. Perhaps you are working on a project where the PP build is quickly coming up and there is simply no time left for normal injection moulding to prove the products fit and function. As one of the first companies in the world we are now…
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Understanding shrink rates
[ut_two_thirds] There are many factors that play a role in the shrinkage that you will experience in your finished molding. Resin nature: Semi-Crystalline (High shrink rate) Amorphous (Low shrink rate) Below you can see more information on Semi-Crystalline Vs Amorphous resin types, and how they group on the shrink rate scale. [ut_one_half] [/ut_one_half] [ut_one_half_last] [/ut_one_half_last]…
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Choosing the optimum mould steel
Choosing the optimum mould steel for best tooling and production economy. The choice of steel grade and supplier is often made at the design stage in order to simplify and speed up the delivery of the mould. This means that the material and parts can be ordered in good time and that the work can…
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Polished finishes
So your customer has given you a surface finish value that you have to hit and you are not sure about the value in your normal standard. Not to worry. There is a way. Types of finishes: Types of Finishes Current SPI Finish Numbers Description and Previous Finish Numbers Ra, µm Diamond #3 Diamond Buff…
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