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Plastic tooling – Why good sliding properties are a must

Plastic tooling – Why good sliding properties are a must

by Jeremie Dalin | Oct 28, 2022 | AMPCO Blog, AMPCO News

In injection molding, whenever a plastic part cannot be demolded without moving tool parts, a slider is used. To guarantee excellent sliding properties, our experienced metallurgists have developed the perfect material for sliders: In injection molding, whenever a...
How to fix warpage and other injection molding error patterns

How to fix warpage and other injection molding error patterns

by Jeremie Dalin | Sep 12, 2022 | AMPCO Blog, AMPCO News

When the intended shape of a molded part is distorted during the cooling phase of injection molding, it is called warpage. It is the most common error pattern when it comes to injection molding. But there are ways to prevent it. Injection molding is a great and highly...
How copper alloys add direct value to the plastic industry

How copper alloys add direct value to the plastic industry

by Jeremie Dalin | Sep 12, 2022 | AMPCO Blog, AMPCO News

Learn about injection molding and why it is impossible to imagine the process without aluminum bronze. The roots of plastic injection molding go back to the mid-18th century. Since then, the process has had multiple innovations making it even more effective. Copper...
Why copper-based alloys are the key to more productivity in plastic tooling

Why copper-based alloys are the key to more productivity in plastic tooling

by Jeremie Dalin | Sep 12, 2022 | AMPCO Blog, AMPCO News

Beryllium bronze combines strength, wear-resistance, high-temperature resistance, and high toughness with excellent conductivity. Copper-based alloys such as aluminum bronze and beryllium bronze are the premium solution for injection molding as they combine good...
Metal forming – Deep drawing of sheet metal

Metal forming – Deep drawing of sheet metal

by Jeremie Dalin | Jul 19, 2022 | AMPCO Blog, AMPCO News

Deep drawing is one of the most frequently used metal forming processes. It finds application in various industries but is best known for its use in the automotive industry. Learn how the process works, typical challenges, and what you need to consider when it comes...
How to avoid common tube bending mistakes ?

How to avoid common tube bending mistakes ?

by Jeremie Dalin | Jul 19, 2022 | AMPCO Blog, AMPCO News

Tube bending is a science in itself; even experienced engineers do not always find the right answers to the problems that arise. But some typical error patterns can easily be remedied. Tube bending is sometimes referred to as a science, some even call it art. Both...
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