From Injection Mold Venting to Runnerless Micro Molds: MMT's Top-Viewed June Content

MoldMaking Technology covered a wide range of topics in June. From injection mold venting to runnerless micro molds and even business strategy, it has been a busy month for us. We have pulled the top ten articles based on analytics and put them in a list for our readers. Catch up on what you may have missed or revisit a favorite!

 

10. MMT Chat: Westfall Technik Talks Runnerless Micro Molds and More

Westfall Technik sits down with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges to discuss their new micro hot runner technology, the closeness of the moldmaking community and the importance of integration. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

 

9. MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content in 2022 So Far: Features

A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January-May 2022, from vertical machining to achieving the best mold finish. Give your favorites another look or catch up on what you might have missed. 

 

8. Four-Step Formula for Mold Builders to Use in Their Marketing That Increases Sales

The most common marketing mistakes, some key marketing questions to land new business and how the Theory of Constraints applies to marketing within the small to midsize manufacturer.  

 

7. VIDEO: How Molds Make Life Happen

Hasco America Inc.'s Engineering Manager, Brenda Clark, brings her lifelong expertise to our MoldMaking Technology audience by shedding light on new innovations, what skills are needed to be successful in the industry and how Molds Make Life Happen.

 

6. Control Helps Push the Limits of Five-Axis Micro Mold Machining Accuracy

Toolmaker quickly meets the demands of critical medical device manufacturers with new five-axis machine tool equipped with the right control technology.

5. MMT Chats: Twice the Efficiency with Canon Virginia Inc.'s Shuttle Mold System. Also, What Does Customer Outreach Look Like During a Pandemic?

Many people know Canon for their state-of-the-art cameras and equipment. Little do they know, they also have hands in the moldmaking industry. In this MMT Chat, MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges had the chance to discuss Canon Virginia Inc.'s Shuttle Mold System with Director of Business Development Wayne Daniel. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. 

 

4. VIDEO:"The Smith Boys" on How Moldmaking is an Innovation Machine

"The Smith Boys" AKA President of DME Peter Smith and Director of Sales, Scott Smith discuss why the moldmaking industry is an innovation machine and how it is crucial to remedying global supply chain issues. 

 

3. VIDEO: How can 3D Printed Tooling Improve Injection Mold Venting?

Proper venting is one of a mold builders toughest challenges as molders struggle to keep vents free flowing in production. Learn how to apply 3D printing to mold venting and the benefits of additive venting inserts.

 

2. Top 10 Most-Viewed Products of 2022 so far

This year’s most-viewed products thus far, from software to machining and a whole lot more, are highlighted, indicating that it has already been an exciting year for the moldmaking industry. 

 

1. Technology Roundup: Additive Manufacturing, Mold Materials

Upgrade your manufacturing process or tool steel choices with new/improved additive manufacturing and mold material innovations from AddUp Inc., Mantle, Next Chapter Manufacturing, Edro and more.