September 2024 Issue
September 2024
Digital Edition
Features
Featured articles from the September 2024 issue of MoldMaking Technology
Moldmaking Activity Accelerated Contraction in July
July’s moldmaking index accelerated contraction for the third month in a row, though the magnitude was considerably less than last month.
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In "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding
Alpine Advanced Materials used a desktop 3D printer and the freeform injection molding process to reduce prototype tooling production time and cost for its customers.
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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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Moldmaking Industry's Path Amid Economic Shifts
Entering the second half of 2024, moldmakers navigate challenges and opportunities with plastics industry resilience and potential economic surprises providing hope.
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Navigating the Future of Mold Design and Manufacturing
What follows is a Q&A with Justin Jagels, an MMT EAB member and owner/president of J Squared Design Services LLC.
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5 Moldmaking Metalworking Trends
Five trends helping to reshape the industry’s future by changing how mold builders work while opening the door to new opportunities.
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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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Overcoming Barriers to Automation Integration in Precision Moldmaking
It’s easy to imagine the advantages automation offers the moldmaking process, but it's challenging to change one’s mindset, develop a plan and invest.
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R&D Drives Innovation and Problem-Solving at Michigan Blow Mold Builder
Mid-America Machining focuses on reshaping designs, “right weight" initiatives, continuous improvement and process refinement to enhance moldmaking efficiency.
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Moldmaking Activity Accelerated Contraction in July
5 Moldmaking Metalworking Trends
