August 2008

FEATURES

• Electrically Actuated Valve Gates: An Emerging Hot Runner Technology

  Hot Runner Stack Molds: A Great Cost-Cutting Solution

  A Workholding Solution for Gun Drilling

  Build-Ups for Maintenance: Benefit or Band-Aid?

  Machining Madness

  Automation, Innovation Chart EDM’s Course

MMT COLUMNS

Case Study-CAD/CAM: Multi-Cavity Mold Issues Solved with Melt Rotation Process

Case Study-Mold Analysis: Moldmaker Uses an In-Depth Analytical Solution-Based Approach To Mold Flow Analysis

Additive Fabrication: The Custom Manufacturing Megatrend: A New Industrial Revolution

Across the Bench: Determining Maximum Mold Cycle Counts

End Market Report-Consumer Products Application Reveiw: High-Precision Molds Pay Off for P&G


Free Thinking: How Online Communities Can Help Your Business, Part 3

Profile: Where Are They Now: Alan Petrucci: An Industry Icon

Technology Spotlight: New RP Technology Reduces Costs, Leadtimes

Business Tip: The Seven Ds of a Buy-Sell Agreement

Mold Business Index: Mold Market Activity Levels Decline


Top Ten List: Top 10 Technologies on Your Shop’s Wish List

Editorial Advisory Board Commentary: Everyone Is Welcome

Editorial: Always Comes Back to the Mold Builder