January 2025 Issue

January

January 2025

Digital Edition
Mold Cooling – Hot Spots
Cover Story

Mold Cooling – Hot Spots

With complex plastic parts it can be difficult to deliver proper cooling to all potential hot spots. Here are strategies to help cool some difficult-to-cool areas.  

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Features

Featured articles from the January 2025 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Why Shoulder Bolts Are Too Important to Ignore, Part 2
Mold Components

Why Shoulder Bolts Are Too Important to Ignore, Part 2

Follow these tips and tricks for a better design.

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Partnerships Fuel Moldmaker’s Growth in Technology and Training
Profile

Partnerships Fuel Moldmaker’s Growth in Technology and Training

Family-owned precision moldmaker, now backed by Heico Companies, combines financial strength with precision expertise in thermoset and thermoplastic manufacturing, apprentice training, advanced automation and comprehensive services.

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Online Tool Improves Mold Base Procurement Process
Mold Materials

Online Tool Improves Mold Base Procurement Process

Mold base configurator streamlines D&M Tool’s ordering process with speed and accuracy, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and minimizing errors through quick, accurate and user-friendly mold base ordering.

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Requirements for Automated DFM for Injection Molding
Tips

Requirements for Automated DFM for Injection Molding

Designing for injection molding can be a complex process, but combining automated design for manufacturability tools with technical guidance streamlines the workflow and minimizes costly delays.

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Building Plans, Taking Action: A Personal Challenge to the Moldmaking Community

Building Plans, Taking Action: A Personal Challenge to the Moldmaking Community

Stop worrying and start solving your mold shop problems - one small step can get you moving.

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Navigating New Product Development for Moldmakers

Navigating New Product Development for Moldmakers

Strategies for moldmakers to effectively manage new product development projects, balancing customer expectations with technical realities.

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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Murphy Forsyth, Zero Tolerance LLC

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Murphy Forsyth, Zero Tolerance LLC

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Murphy Forsyth.

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Moldmaking Sector Sees Future Optimism Despite Current Challenges Subhead
Ecomonics

Moldmaking Sector Sees Future Optimism Despite Current Challenges Subhead

Strong future expectations signal potential rebound as automotive and medical sectors prepare for growth.   

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How EOS Helped a Mold Builder Boost Efficiency, Profits and Growth
Leadership

How EOS Helped a Mold Builder Boost Efficiency, Profits and Growth

Wepco Plastics adopted EOS, transforming their culture, improving on-time delivery and exceeding profit targets. By implementing structured processes and goal-setting, they achieved sustainable growth and invested in other manufacturing companies.

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Mold Building Stats Improve Performance

Mold Building Stats Improve Performance

Mold manufacturing is a numbers game rooted in measurement and data tracking to continuously improve.

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