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Mahr Portable Roughness Tester vs Roughness Comparison Specimens

When using the Mahr portable roughness tester, it is common to calibrate and validate with roughness comparison specimens before and after measurements. This helps ensure the reliability and consisten...

Protective Pins: Safeguarding Your Mold's Performance and Longevity

🔩✨ Dive into the world of mold design with our latest article! Learn all about the essential pins that play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of molds. From Stop Button Pins to Safety...

What is a mold base? and how many parts does one mold base contain?

Hi, it's me. Danny, Market Development Manager at Oprotech Engineering. In our role, we believe in not only being sales professionals but also continually enhancing our technical expertise. We strive...

What is the function of support pillar in tooling mold and what material should be ?

Support pillars, also known as mold pillars or mold supports, play a crucial role in the construction and operation of tooling molds used in various manufacturing processes such as injection molding....

What are knockout rod and safety pins in tooling mold?

For beginners delving into the world of tooling molds, understanding the fundamental components is key to grasping the intricacies of mold design and operation. So let's dive in....

How do you mold internal threads?

When it comes to molding internal threads in plastic parts, precision and efficiency are paramount. Achieving flawless internal threads requires a carefully orchestrated process that encompasses mold...

Causes and Solutions for Difficult Mold Release in Injection Molding

During the trial of injection molds, difficulties in mold release often occur. There are many reasons for the difficult mold release of injection molds: Design of waterways; Grooves inside the mold;...

Advantages of CNC Machining Prototypes and 3D Printing Prototypes

“Would the cost be lower if we use 3D printing for this item?” We’ve got a request from a client who wants to see both the appearance and functionality of his project before processing molding for ma...

Compression Molding

The article will give a better understanding of the following topics: What is compression molding The process of compression molding Types of compression molds Technology/innovation in compression mol...

How do we deal with the undercut in injection tooling molds?

Dealing with undercuts in injection tooling molds involves various techniques and strategies to ensure successful molding of complex parts. Here are some common approaches:...

What kind of mold steel is better for thermosetting plastics molding?

Molds for thermosetting plastics need to work under high temperature and pressure, which causes significant erosion to the molds. The molds are prone to erosion, leading to mold flash....

Plastic Parts - 3D Printing and CNC Machining

Not so long ago, having prototypes or a few production parts machined was a more costly and time-consuming process....