Validating Runner Balance in Multi-Cavity Molds: The Short-Shot Study and What It Proves
Prove multi-cavity runner balance with cavity-numbered short-shot studies and full-part weight data before the mold ships. Fill rank beats a full part.
Injection Mold Venting: How to Diagnose Gas Traps and Keep Vents Working
Diagnose injection molding burn marks before cutting steel: confirm trapped gas, match vent depth to the resin grade, and keep runner and cavity vents working.
LSR Injection Molding: Process & Applications
Explore the LSR injection molding process, design guidelines, and key applications. Compare LSR vs HCR and learn to optimize your silicone parts with HordRT.
Silicone Compression Molding: Design Guide & Best Practices
Comprehensive guide to silicone compression molding. Discover design rules, HCR material selection, tolerances, and defect prevention for high-quality parts.
Wire EDM in Precision Mold Making: How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy
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
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
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
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
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
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.