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Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024

After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.    

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Leadership

Confronting the Mold Design Talent Drought

Recently, I reposted on LinkedIn the results of an informal survey we conducted, which revealed a shortage of skilled mold designers. It quickly gained a lot of traction. Given the response, I thought I'd summarize the feedback and keep the conversation going.

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Best Practices for Engraving Cores and Cavities

Consider depth, font style, artwork size, polarity and location when engraving.

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Preloading Slides for Optimal Mechanical Performance

Engineers use properly preloaded bolts, blocks, springs and side-action cores to enhance functionality and reliability in various mechanical systems.

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How to Fix Predicted Warpage Before It Happens with Windage and CAD Model Morphing

Applying windage and model-morphing techniques saved toolmaker/molder Sturgis Molded Products the time, cost, headaches of multiple part/mold design iteration loops, cumbersome cooling fixtures, and long molding cycles.

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The Critical Role of Management Representatives in ISO 9001

In ISO 9001 quality management systems, the Management Representative (MR) plays a crucial role. While the 2015 version of ISO 9001 no longer mandates this position, having a trusted management member serve as an MR remains vital for streamlining operations and maintaining quality standards.

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Revisiting Some Hot Runner Fundamentals

What exactly does a hot runner do? If you’ve been in the injection molding industry for any length of time, you might think the answer is obvious, but it is not.

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How to Optimize Mold Finishing

Circle segment technology requires fewer tool paths, improving surface quality and increasing cutting tool life.

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Breaking Down 3D Scanning in Moldmaking

Identifying 3D scanning requirements and implementing the appropriate technology.

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How to Overcome Five Common Hot Runner Cable Connection Problems

Here are some simple solutions for pushed-back or bent pins, pushed-back inserts, high amp deterioration, loose or broken latches and missing or loose ground wire connections.

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CAD/CAM Software Suite Enhances Intelligent Workflow for Tool, Moldmaking Projects

IMTS 2024: Open Mind Technologies showcases its hyperMILL CAD/CAM software with enhancements to its toolpath capabilities, overall functionality and more.

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CNC Platform Creates Adaptable Interface for Workholding

IMTS 2024: Features such as advanced collision protection and greater operational functionality make Heidenhain’s TNC7 CNC control platform critical for mold builders, who often face multi-surface machining. 

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Cutting Tools

Tangentially Mounted Inserts Achieve Multifunctional Milling

The Kyocera MA90 milling insert series delivers high body rigidity with lower cutting forces in an effort to provide tough and reliable machining performance.

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Highly Wear-Resistant Thread Milling Grade Promotes Difficult Material Cutting

The Walter USA Tiger·tec Gold grade WSM37G is most effective for machining blind-hole and through-hole threads in hard steel, stainless steel, cast iron and heat-resistant super alloys.

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University Programs Expose Next-Gen Students to Moldmaking, Plastics

NPE2024: The University of Massachusetts Lowell extends an invitation to its Alumni and Friends Reception to university alumni and industry professionals, highlights successful programs giving hands-on manufacturing experience.

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Freeform Injection Molding Now Integrated With Desktop Injection Molding Machine

Injection molding machine supplier APSX-PIM now offers a comprehensive desktop FIM package using Nexa3D’s technology to 3D print molds, design parts.

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Plate Movement Product Sizing For Mold Tooling

  Hasco offers a comprehensive range of latch locking units and two-stage ejectors for a variety of solutions specifically for the field of multi-stage demolding.   

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Honing System Enhances Precision of Hot Runners in Injection Molding

Microcut AG highlights its Swiss honing systems for the fine machining of bores in mold manufacturing. The system assists hot runner systems for injection molding.

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4-Drop Hot Runner Valve Gate System Offers Compact Design

Heitec Heisskanaltechnik, based in Burgwald, Germany and distributed in North America by Technoject Machinery Corp., offers a newly designed, compact valve gate hot runner system.

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