Uddeholm USA

Collaboration between a mold builder, metal printer manufacturer and simulation expert produced conformal cooling inserts that dramatically reduced injection molding cycle time while eliminating defects and improving part quality consistency.

K-Rain shaved 20% off the cycle time for a high-volume product with a new conformally cooled insert printed by Zero Tolerance using Xact metal technology.

K-Rain shaved 20% off the cycle time for a high-volume product with a new conformally cooled insert printed by Zero Tolerance using Xact metal technology.

Uddeholm USA features its mold material Corrax as the first AM powder made for tooling. Corrax is a stainless steel with corrosion resistance and polishability.  

Lack of material options is becoming an outdated reason not to use additive manufacturing. But what factors are driving the creation — and use — of new materials for AM?

Uddeholm USA features its mold material Corrax as the first additive manufacturing (AM) powder made for tooling. Corrax is a stainless steel made for AM with corrosion resistance and polishability.  

Common barriers to additive manufacturing adoption in toolmaking — and how they’re being lowered.

3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025. 

Materials available for 3D printing have held back adoption of this technology for building mold tooling. At PTXPO, examples 3D printed from Corrax powder illustrated the promise of this tool steel in conjunction with AM. 

3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025. 

3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025. 

3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025. 

Xact Metal delivered its 150th metal 3D printer to Zero Tolerance, a growing plastic injection mold machine shop. 

Xact Metal delivered its 150th metal 3D printer to Zero Tolerance, a growing plastic injection mold machine shop.

A look at factors that impact the polishability of tool steels and recommendations for obtaining a high-gloss finish. 

In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present a variety of innovative and proven technologies, mold materials and services to target the ever-evolving moldmaking industry.   

Advancements in metal 3D printing and stainless steel optimize mold building for diverse, high-demand industries.

NPE2024: Lowering barriers to additive manufacturing adoption in toolmaking.

It’s easy to imagine the advantages automation offers the moldmaking process, but it's challenging to change one’s mindset, develop a plan and invest.

Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.

For 40+ years, Dynamic Tool Corp. has offered precision tooling, emphasizing education, mentoring and innovation. The company is committed to excellence, integrity, safety and customer service, as well as inspiring growth and quality in manufacturing.

Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.

NPE 2024 showcased the latest trends and technologies in innovation, efficiency and sustainability for moldmakers and molders, featuring advancements in 3D printing, automation, design and virtual reality/augmented reality/artificial intelligence.

Uddeholm’s Corrax for additive manufacturing is a corrosion-resistant, cobalt-free tool and mold steel capable of an A1 surface finish post-polishing.