In Case You Missed It: June's Must-Read Articles
Discover the standout articles that captivated our readers this June, featuring shop visits, mold designs and economic standings.
Welcome to our June roundup of must-read articles! This month has been filled with insightful and engaging content, covering a wide range of topics to keep you informed and inspired. From award winning shop visits to innovative mold designs, we’ve curated the best articles that captivated our readers. Dive in to discover what made waves in June and ensure you don’t miss out on these top reads!
2024 Leadtime Leader winner Dynamic Tool Corp. Source | Dynamic Tool Corp.
Dynamic Tool Corporation – Creating the Team to Move Moldmaking Into the Future
For 40+ years, Dynamic Tool Corp. has offered precision tooling, emphasizing education, mentoring and innovation. The company is committed to excellence, integrity, safety and customer service, as well as inspiring growth and quality in manufacturing.
Source | Microrelleus (Barcelona, Spain)
Ultra-Fast Femtosecond Laser Texturing Helps Produce EV Lighting Lens Molds
Edge-lighting lens patterns present moldmaking challenges that ultra-fast femtosecond laser texturing technology can overcome.
3D Printing Innovates Hot Runner Manifold Design
Metal 3D printing combined with a conventionally machined manifold block overcomes flow shadows on valve gates and offers faster color changes while providing closer system pitch centerlines between cavities.
Growth Requires Mold Builder/Molder to Shift Tooling Focus to Maintenance, Repair and Replacement
The results of aligning awareness and acceptance across departments to balance new tooling and quick response needs.
Source | Dynamic Group
Understanding Diamond Compounds
Diamond compounds, with their varied grades, colors and base options, provide a comprehensive solution for mold builders in need of precise and superior polishing across diverse materials and applications
How to Clean and Maintain Molds With Intricate Conformal Cooling Channels
A water-based, eco-friendly plastic mold cleaning system helps Rankine-Hinman Manufacturing restore flow rates and avoid big-ticket failures on complex and costly molds.
North Carolina Mold Builder Works With Purpose and Partnership
Adapting and innovating amidst a change in ownership, doubling sales and maintaining the workforce reflects team resilience and expertise.
Source | West Carolina Tool & Mold
How to Successfully Reshore Tooling
Sloan Valve and Pyramid Molding Group shed light on the dynamics and challenges surrounding the shift toward domestic mold sourcing and the advantages of collaborating with a U.S. supplier to bring tooling back stateside.
Source | MC Machinery Systems
Quality Tool & Die Enhances Performance With Advanced EDM and Milling Technologies
The adoption of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs, along with the OPS Ingersoll five-axis milling machine with automated cells, has enabled unmanned operations and improved precision. As a result, QTD has expanded its facility, grown its workforce and increased its business by 10-15% annually.
