In the high-stakes race to market, the choice between aluminum and steel molds often dictates whether a project launches in weeks or months. While traditional manufacturing favors the brute durability of steel, modern rapid tooling leverages high-grade aluminum alloys to bridge the gap between initi
This comprehensive guide provides a technical roadmap for extending tool life through structured maintenance protocols. We break down the four tiers of professional care—from daily Level 1 cleaning to the 100,000-shot deep reset—and explore critical engineering specifications, including precise vent depths of 0.0005" to 0.0025" and rust prevention strategies for non-stainless steels like P20 and H13.
In high-precision injection molding, threaded components present a unique engineering challenge: their helical geometry creates a mechanical lock that makes standard linear ejection impossible. Attempting to simply "pull" these parts leads to catastrophic shear failure and stripped threads, forcing