Technical Blog

Where to Gate? The Decision That Shapes the Entire Mould

Ask a mould designer where the gate should go, and the instinctive answer is often "wherever it's easiest to machine and least visible. "That...

High-Gloss vs Matte Parts: Why Mould Design Changes

Two parts can have the same geometry, material, and even wall thickness but require two completely distinct moulding processes. The reason usually comes down...

Moulding for Chrome: What Indian Toolmakers Must Get Right Before the First Shot

A chrome-plated plastic part is one of manufacturing's more convincing illusions. It reflects like metal, carries the weight of...

Profitability in Packaging Moulds is Decided Before the Steel is Cut

Precision in packaging moulds is often considered a technical achievement rather than a commercial decision. As a result, many...

How to Choose the Right Gate Type

Moving Beyond Rules of Thumb to Engineering-Led Gate Selection! Walk into most toolrooms in India and ask a senior toolmaker...

Oerlikon HRSflow Launches STARgate HRS® Advanced Hot Runner Technology at K 2025

At K 2025, Oerlikon HRSflow unveiled its patented STARgate HRS® hot runner technology, featuring a completely redesigned gate unit....

Manufacturability with Micro Moulds:Tooling at Its Finest

-Vivek Singh Micro moulding is a precision-driven field that necessitates novel techniques, equipment,and ways of thinking. It isn’t simply a...

Die and Mould Industry: Reshaping the Future of Manufacturing

- Kimberley D’Mello The demand for high-quality dies and moulds is rising sharply across sectors like aerospace & defence, automotive,...