Contents include the following: (1) Tooling Advancements Through the 60s; (2) Moldmakers and a Molding Machine; (3) Mold Design for High Speed Production of Disposables; (4) A Collapsible Core; (5) Tools for Injection blow molding; (6) A New Concept of the Causes of Pitting in Polishing Molds; (7) Properties and Problems in Plastics Mold Materials; (8) New Steel Making Process and Alloys for the Plastics Molding Industry; and (9) Vacuum Melting and Maraging Steels. (MM).

Mouldmaking and Casting is a technical manual of the many techniques of this ancient craft and art form. With step-by-step illustrations, it explains the materials required and the processes involved to create reproductions of a range of pieces. The book covers traditional techniques as well as today's more advanced technical methods.

The original edition of Injection Molds proved to be an invaluable aid for everyone involved in the design and construction of injection molds. This new edition represents a fully revised, expanded, and up-to-date version of this popular guide. It incorporates the latest advances, such as the advent of computer-aided engineering, which have revolutionized the field, but it is written with the added perspective provided by years of experience in mold making and design. A general introduction familiarizes the reader with basic design details, including the types of injection molds, runners and gates, temperature control, types of ejectors, standard components and specialized designs, material varieties, and so forth. This is followed by over 100 examples that illustrate the types of molds described. These are presented according to classification: standard molds (two-plate, split-cavity, stripper-plate, and three-plate molds), stack molds, hot-runner molds, cold-runner molds, and special-design molds. The various hot-runner systems and the large molds that have gained in importance have been given special attention. Like the first edition, this book is a valuable resource that belongs in the library of every mold maker. It covers almost every problem likely to be encountered in the process, with a wealth of practical tips and proven shortcuts. The tested designs offered here are shown in full drawings, with detailed descriptions.

The Complete Guide to Mold Making with SOLIDWORKS 2021 is a quick paced book written to provide experienced SOLIDWORKS users with in-depth knowledge of the mold tools provided by SOLIDWORKS. Throughout this book you will learn the procedures necessary for using these tools to create and analyze effective mold designs. Utilizing step-by-step instructions, each chapter of this book will guide you through different tasks, from designing or repairing a mold, to developing complex parting lines; from making a core in the part mode to advancing through more complex tasks in the assembly mode. Throughout this book you will be introduced to using surfacing tools to repair models and prepare them for the mold making process. Towards the end of this book, you will learn how to work with SOLIDWORKS Plastics and Flow Simulation to simulate the way melted plastics flow during the injection molding process. You will also learn to analyze the thick-thin wall regions to predict defects on plastic parts and molds. Learning how to analyze plastic parts for errors and correct them early in the design stage is a valuable skill, which can save a significant amount of time throughout the span of the entire design process. Every project in this book is based on real world products. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into simple, comprehensible steps. Furthermore, every mold design is explained very clearly in short chapters, ranging from 15 to 25 pages. Each step comes with the exact screen shot to help you understand the main concept of the design. Learn the mold designs at your own pace, as you progress from simple core and cavity creation to more complex mold design challenges. This book will also teach you to use various surfacing tools such as: • Ruled Surface • Planar Surface • Knit Surface • Filled Surface • Extend Surface • Trim Surface • Lofted Surface Who This Book Is For This book is for users already familiar with SOLIDWORKS who want to expand their knowledge of mold design. To get the most out of this mold design book, it is strongly recommended that you have completed all the lessons in the SOLIDWORKS Advanced Techniques book or have comparable knowledge. More CAD literate individuals, who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2021 has to offer, will also find this book to be a great resource.

The Complete Guide to Mold Making with SOLIDWORKS 2020 is a quick paced book written to provide experienced SOLIDWORKS users with in-depth knowledge of the mold tools provided by SOLIDWORKS. Throughout this book you will learn the procedures necessary for using these tools to create and analyze effective mold designs. Utilizing step-by-step instructions, each chapter of this book will guide you through different tasks, from designing or repairing a mold, to developing complex parting lines; from making a core in the part mode to advancing through more complex tasks in the assembly mode. Throughout this book you will be introduced to using surfacing tools to repair models and prepare them for the mold making process. Towards the end of this book, you will learn how to work with SOLIDWORKS Plastics and Flow Simulation to simulate the way melted plastics flow during the injection molding process. You will also learn to analyze the thick-thin wall regions to predict defects on plastic parts and molds. Learning how to analyze plastic parts for errors and correct them early in the design stage is a valuable skill, which can save a significant amount of time throughout the span of the entire design process. Every project in this book is based on real world products. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into simple, comprehensible steps. Furthermore, every mold design is explained very clearly in short chapters, ranging from 15 to 25 pages. Each step comes with the exact screen shot to help you understand the main concept of the design. Learn the mold designs at your own pace, as you progress from simple core and cavity creation to more complex mold design challenges. This book will also teach you to use various surfacing tools such as: Ruled Surface Planar Surface Knit Surface Filled Surface Extend Surface Trim Surface Lofted Surface Who This Book Is For This book is for users already familiar with SOLIDWORKS who want to expand their knowledge of mold design. To get the most out of this mold design book, it is strongly recommended that you have completed all the lessons in the SOLIDWORKS Advanced Techniques book or have comparable knowledge. More CAD literate individuals, who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2020 has to offer, will also find this book to be a great resource.