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Selling the Value of Additive Tooling in a Mold

Additive Tooling Goes Beyond Conformally Cooled Inserts to Simplify the Mold Build Process

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Variable Density-Coated Tool Steel for High-Wear Molds Next Chapter Manufacturing

Variable Density-Coated Tool Steel for High-Wear Molds

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Two Reasons to Form Additive Tooling Partnerships

Core insert optimized with conformal cooling. Next Chapter Manufacturing

How to Use Additive Tooling in Difficult-to-Cool Areas of a Mold

Conformal-cooled insert plumbed cooling line connectors in the A plate of a mold base. Photo Credit: Next Chapter Manufacturing

How to Supply Cooling to Additive Tooling

A consistently-spaced cooling circuit to the surface of the mold is the key to success in conformal cooling. Images courtesy of Next Chapter Manufacturing.

How to Design a Mold with Additive Tooling

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