This blog introduces you to servo control for the mold actions. We cover why servo control is better than Pneumatic or Hydraulic systems, and advantages. Second part of this blog will cover the selection and […]
Category: Mold Design
Exaflow- Gate Inserts
Manufacturing a sub gate or a tunnel gate or a cashew gate inserts are very complicated and it takes lot of time and effort in manufacturing. Exaflow gate inserts are a simple solution to this […]
Core & Cavity
Core and cavity are the important elements of a mold. In this blog, we take you over the basics of core and cavity design and factors to consider during design.
Feed System – Gate Types
This blog is a continuation of the earlier blog on Gate-Basic. Here we explore all the gate types individually and where to use them & why.
FEED SYSTEM – Gate Basic
This blog takes you through the basics of gate design, gate placement and function of a gate. There is a second blog which will follow on gate types to this intro.
Feed System – Runner Design
This blog is a continuation of the earlier blog on runner basics. Here we talk about the runner features, runner sizing and compromise on selecting runner size.
Feed System – Runner Basics
Runner design and sizing is one of the most important aspect of mold design. This blog covers the basics of runner, function and shapes. Next blog will cover the design aspects.
Feed System – Sprue Bush
As a start of the feed system discussion, sprue bush is the first part in mold design which is explained in this blog. Sprue bush design is important but seldom given any thought during design […]
Locating Ring
As a part of mold base, this blog covers the locating ring. Purpose and various designs are covered in this blog.
Basic Mold Types
This blog introduces basic mold types and classification of molds. This is a continuation of the mold design intro series. Hope you enjoy this blog!
Mold Terminology
In this blog as part of the intro to mold design, we will go through mold terminology, various parts of a mold.
What is a moLD?
Intro to mold design, this blog introduces the basics of mold parts and functionality. More to come in this topic….