Mould Lifecycle Management (MLM): Commissioning: Step-by-Step Guide
5 minutes readKey Takeaways Commissioning transforms planning into production reality by converting design intent into a functional, validated, and production-ready mould aligned with market demands. A structured design review at the start ensures all stakeholders including the mould maker, R&D team, and suppliers are aligned on design, compatibility, and project-specific requirements before any build begins. Prototype trials […]
Corrective Maintenance in Mould Lifecycle Management
5 minutes readKey Takeaways Corrective maintenance is inevitable regardless of how well preventive maintenance is practiced, as every mould has a fatigue limit and unforeseen failures will occur over its lifecycle. Three corrective paths are available including repair for minor interventions, refurbishment for major overhauls, and replacement when the mould is near end of life or costs […]
Mould Decommissioning: Best Practices for Efficient Lifecycle Management
5 minutes readKey Takeaways Obsolete moulds silently increase costs by occupying valuable storage space, making timely decommissioning essential for operational and cost efficiency. A mould is ready for decommissioning when its life has elapsed, a product design change has eliminated demand, or it has remained unused in storage for an extended period. Three decommissioning methods are available […]
What is Root Cause Analysis? A Guide for Manufacturing and Process Improvement
7 minutes readKey Takeaways RCA is about finding the correct cause of a problem, without it, corrective actions are directionless and defects are likely to recur. Correlation is not causation, the most common mistake in RCA is casually linking two correlated factors without validating a true cause-and-effect relationship. Key data is often missing or incomplete, making it […]
How 3D Printing and Generative Design Are Shaping the Plastic Moulding Industry
4 minutes readKey Takeaways Technology is unlocking the creative potential of engineering designers, leading to parts with unprecedented complexity. 3D Printing and Generative Design not only help manage these intricacies but also introduce a greener, more eco-friendly approach to manufacturing. Shifting Sands of Injection Moulding Injection moulding remains economical, scalable, and fast for mass-producing parts—even those with […]