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Quick Mold Change and LSR Tooling Trends

In this short but informational MMT Chat, MMT Editorial Director, Christina Fuges, sits down with Roembke Mfg. & Design Inc.’s Business Development Manager, Adam Shaal, to talk about a quick mold change solution, LSR tooling and the future moldmaker. 

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Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment

Utilizing helpful products and services for mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment (MRST) can save moldmakers time and money. Access more information about MRST in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.

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FAQ

5 Hot Runner Tips for Moldmakers and Molders

Best practices for initial hot runner tryouts and effective preventive maintenance.

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4 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Mold Design

Virtual reality (VR) can revolutionize mold design training by providing an immersive and interactive learning experience.

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Ride or Die for Heroes: Join Retired Moldmaker's Epic 10,000-Mile Quest to Support Our Wounded Warriors!

Buckle up! Larry Patten is back on his iron horse, roaring 10,000 miles for iWarriors. No GPS, no hotels—just guts and glory. Your support fuels this epic ride. Ready to roll?

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Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Inspection/ Measurement

Inspection/ measurement equipment can include all tools and devices used to verify molds and part dimensions conform to the tolerances required by the part’s design. Access more information about inspection/ measurement in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.  

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EDM

Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: EDM

Moldmakers rely on electrical discharge machining (EDM) routinely. EDM refers to wire, sinker and small-hole EDM. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, EDM products, services and more.

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MMT Chats: Award-Winning 2024 Mold Apprentice of the Year

Adam Conley of Omega Tool Inc. was recognized as the Apprentice of the Year – Moldmaking by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Mold Technologies Div. (MTD).

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Cutting Tools

Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Cutting Tools

Mold cutting tools are used on machine tools to cut metal and are one component of the overall mold machining process to consider when looking to improve speeds, feeds, wear and surface finish. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, cutting tool products and more.

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Packaging

How to Solve Hot Runner Challenges When Molding with Bioresins

A review of the considerations and adaptations required to design hot runners and implement highly productive injection molding operations.

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Mold Components

Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Mold Components

Mold components enable molds to work as they are the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product.  Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, various mold component products, services and more.  

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Ecomonics

Moldmaking Accelerated Contraction in June

June’s moldmaking index took a relatively steep downward turn, landing at a new low for the year. 

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