Aluminum tooling has come a long way. With different aluminum alloys, it is now possible to create production tools using aluminum. In this discussion, we will show how moldfilling analysis can ...

Aluminum tooling for mainstream injection molded auto parts is continuing to gather interest, with Ford Motor Co. executives urging mold makers and molders alike to learn more about using it.

(June 5, 2009) — As original equipment manufacturers and suppliers struggle to compete during the recession, it has become apparent to many suppliers that we need to look outside our own businesses ...

A study comparing the cooling properties, cooling time, and warpage of parts produced with aluminum and P20 steel inserts found that on average there was a 10 °C disparity in mold temperature between ...

Aluminum tooling for high-volume plastic-molding applications? Making the switch from carbon-alloy steel while maintaining part quality has been on engineers’ minds for years, especially in the ...

GUEST OPINION: In the world of precision manufacturing, maintaining the longevity and performance of tools is a top priority. Hybrid CNC machines operating with aluminum materials require special ...

J&M Mold of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, is a precision tool and die maker for the plastic, aluminum, and zinc injection industries. Owner David Martin is a mechanical engineer who has been working in the ...

Aluminum plate is specified for countless uses that benefit from the inherent properties of the metal itself. Aluminum's reduced weight, easy workability and thermal/electrical conductivity contribute ...

Tooling is the vital but often underappreciated silent partner behind every well-designed composite part. It also can be a very costly aspect of that part’s production. The manager for a Tier 1 ...