LSR Injection Molding: Process & Applications
2026-04-20
Explore the LSR injection molding process, design guidelines, and key applications. Compare LSR vs HCR and learn to optimize your silicone parts with HordRT.
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We share information, tips and things we've learned from our years in the rapid prototyping and manufacturing industry.
Silicone Compression Molding: Design Guide & Best Practices
2026-04-20
Comprehensive guide to silicone compression molding. Discover design rules, HCR material selection, tolerances, and defect prevention for high-quality parts.
Metal Surface Preparation Before CNC Machining, Welding, and Finishing
2026-03-03
Learn why metal surface preparation is critical before CNC machining, welding, and coating. Explore HordRT’s methods—stress relief, deburring, degreasing, and blasting—to prevent warping, weld defects, and coating failure.
Wire EDM in Precision Mold Making: How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy
2026-03-03
Discover how HordRT uses Wire EDM to machine hardened tool steels, achieve complex geometries, and hold ultra-tight tolerances for injection mold cores and cavities—reducing flash, benchwork, and downtime.
What is Rapid Tooling? A Complete Guide
2026-02-26
Compare mold refurbishment and new tooling for injection molding. Learn the cost, lead time, and performance differences to choose the most profitable option with expert insights from HordRT.
Mold Refurbishment vs. New Tooling: Cost, Lead Time, and Performance Considerations
2026-02-09
Compare mold refurbishment and new tooling for injection molding. Learn the cost, lead time, and performance differences to choose the most profitable option with expert insights from HordRT.
Plastic Welding Methods Explained: Choosing the Right Process for Your Application
2026-02-09
Learn the most common plastic welding methods including ultrasonic, vibration, hot plate, and laser welding. Discover how to choose the right process for your application with expert DFM insights from HordRT.
Mold Steel Selection Guide: P20 vs. H13 vs. S136 for Your Project
2026-01-12
Choosing the right mold steel (P20, H13, S136) impacts cost and part quality. HordRT compares hardness, cycle life, and polishability to help you decide.
The Science of Cooling: How We Optimize Injection Molding Cycles
2026-01-12
Cooling accounts for 80% of the injection molding cycle. Learn how HordRT uses conformal cooling and flow simulation to reduce cycle times and prevent warpage.
