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Metal Stamping 101: The Essential Guide from Basics to Beyond

Featured Article · Manufacturing

Metal Stamping 101: The Essential Guide from Basics to Beyond

From dull metal sheets to well-crafted cars and planes, manufacturers count on metal stamping. Here's how the process, tools and techniques fit together.

20 December 2023·8 min read·Read more
A 7-Minute Beginner's Guide to Die-Casting
Manufacturing · 20 December 2023

A 7-Minute Beginner's Guide to Die-Casting

How does liquid metal become a zipper, a bike gear or a smartphone chassis? Die-casting is the magic technique that shapes everyday life.

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5 Must-Attend Exhibitions for Tool and Die Makers
Industry · 20 November 2023

5 Must-Attend Exhibitions for Tool and Die Makers

Tool and die makers create the dies, molds, jigs and fixtures essential to manufacturing. These five exhibitions are where the industry meets.

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The Top 5 Trends in Plastic Injection Molding for 2023
Trends · 7 November 2023

The Top 5 Trends in Plastic Injection Molding for 2023

From manufacturing consumer goods to medical devices, injection molding remains the most reliable process for the mass production of plastic parts. Here's what's shaping it this year.

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Injection Mold Design: When Precision Outweighs Standardization
Engineering · 30 October 2023

Injection Mold Design: When Precision Outweighs Standardization

In mold manufacturing, countless decisions impact the quality of the final product. We explore where custom precision wins out over standardised parts.

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Custom Injection Molds: Top 4 Reasons They're Expensive — and Smart Alternatives
Cost & Sourcing · 3 October 2023

Custom Injection Molds: Top 4 Reasons They're Expensive — and Smart Alternatives

Custom injection molds range from $100 to $100,000. Here's why they cost what they cost — and what alternatives might fit your project.

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Precision Machining: Revolutionizing Manufacturing in the Digital Age
Technology · 21 September 2023

Precision Machining: Revolutionizing Manufacturing in the Digital Age

Precision machining sits at the heart of tool and die-making. Here's why it's mission-critical and how digital workflows are accelerating it.

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Precision Tooling and Molding: 5 Commonly Used Raw Materials
Materials · 4 September 2023

Precision Tooling and Molding: 5 Commonly Used Raw Materials

Material choice has an outsized impact on tool quality and lifespan. We examine the five most commonly chosen raw materials.

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Precision Mold Components: Maintaining Top-Notch Quality Without Breaking the Bank
Cost & Quality · 30 August 2023

Precision Mold Components: Maintaining Top-Notch Quality Without Breaking the Bank

How manufacturers can keep mold component quality high while controlling costs across the supply chain.

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