Our Guides
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Standex Engraving Draft Angles
One of the texture suppliers that we often use is Standex. They make and apply […]
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TTH sponsors hospitals and schools
As part of The Tool Hub Corporate Social Responsibility Policy a part of the profits […]
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The Light guide tool
Please click on the image below to download our short introduction to challenges when manufacturing […]
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Efficient Cooling
Download our 5 step quick guide to efficient cooling by clicking the image below.
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PUR-Foaming
There are basically 3 methods for PUR foaming. RIM-process (reaction injection moulding) polyurethane is foamed […]
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Turbulent Cooling
Injection moulding process is cyclic in characteristic. Cooling time is about 50 to 75% of […]
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Our Processes
Click on the image below to download out process description.
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Steel grades
A more detailed look at some of our steel grades and their characteristics. Steel Grade […]
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Rail transport from China
At The Tool Hub we can now offer 3 modes of transportation Air, Rail and […]
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Calculating Air Freight
Air freight is a common mode of transport for plastic products. It’s fast, simple and […]
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Marking plastic products
The marking of components manufactured from plastics, rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers is one aspect of […]
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Threads for cooling connectors
Selecting the right cooling connectors can be tricky and most companies stick to previously tested […]
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Submarine gate with Polycarbonate
There are a few things to take in to consideration when trying to use a […]
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Dovetail Collapsing Core
Working with undercuts and the demolding thereof is one of our daily challenges at The […]
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Pressure Loss Analysis In Injection Molding
Understanding the pressure requirements to fill and pack a part is a key to developing […]
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Importing plastic parts and samples
Importing plastic products and samples from China is far from complicated or expensive. The CPC […]
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Accelerated ejectors
There are many ways to achieve an accelerated ejector pin movement, but for its simplicity […]
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Conformal cooling with TempFlex
A new solution for conformal cooling is available in the HASCO TempFlex. [ut_blockquote_left] No deep-hole […]
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CoolCross for improved cooling
A recent product development from HASCO, the Z99 CoolCross is making routing of cooling channels […]
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Draft angles for VDI surfaces
VDI Ra Rz, DA-PA DA-PC DA-ABS 12 0,40 1,5 0 1,0 0,5 15 0,56 […]
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Electric valve gate systems
At The Tool Hub we constantly see new technology in the industry and one that […]
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Gating for clear Polycarbonate
There are many factors to consider when you are trying to get a cosmetically correct […]
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Evaluate your gate balance
First step is to check the physical size of each gate through a dimensional report. […]
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2K – Design for success
Part and Mold Design for optimal 2K success. Part Design Basics •The wall thickness of […]
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Eliminating Bubbles in plastic parts
Bubbles in plastic parts is one of the most common defects and it can be […]
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Perfect Threads In Plastic
Getting that perfect thread in a moulded plastic part takes some skills and know how. […]
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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 […]
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Modern mould cooling with DMLS
When ultra efficient and even cooling is required we recommend one of our latest technology […]
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Tooling in 1 week
We understand the importance of a high speed to market. Perhaps you are working on […]
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Understanding shrink rates
[ut_two_thirds] There are many factors that play a role in the shrinkage that you will […]
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Choosing the optimum mould steel
Choosing the optimum mould steel for best tooling and production economy. The choice of steel […]
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Polished finishes
So your customer has given you a surface finish value that you have to hit […]
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Importing tools to Europe
At The Tool Hub we have many years of experience in imports and exports and […]
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Transport terms
There are many INCO terms that can be used for transporting tools but the 3 […]
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Live hinges
Living hinges are thin sections of plastic that connect two segments of a part to […]