MMT Blog

Mold Components 27 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Gives Mold Component Supplier Its Most Consequential Order Ever

The pandemic has presented challenges to every link in the mold manufacturing supply chain and those companies in a position to help have put their teams and processes to the test, including mold component suppliers.

Leadership 24 Apr 2020

Rush-Produced Core Pin Tooling Proves Critical for COVID-19 Test Kit Production

I can't help but share another news release that came across my desk, as it again showcases the essential role of mold component suppliers in the development of tooling to make products and equipment to fight the coronavirus in record times.

24 Apr 2020

Mold Builder Just Figures It Out: From Face Shield Mold Design to Sales on a Site in 6 Days!

Within three days, Bryne Tool + Design of Rockford, Michigan, sold 4,000 face shields at $2.95 each (and available in 10 packs) from a mold that ownership donated.

Safety 23 Apr 2020

Community Addresses Coronavirus PPE Backlog with 3D Printing

As the COVID-19 crisis has deepened, Rocklin Manufacturing has been addressing the need to fulfill the growing PPE backlog by not only turning to 3D printing, but by also connecting with its local community.

Cutting Tools 23 Apr 2020

CAM/Cutting Tool Combo Improves Mold Finishes

Combining CAM software, specialty carbide end mills, and reseller support optimizes existing mills for machining molds at an electrical components manufacturer.

Supply Chain 22 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Is a Rallying Call to the Plastics Industry to Redesign, Refocus and Reshore

Mold manufacturers who have been critiqued for slow lead times, as compared to the overseas competition, are proving to themselves and customers during COVID-19 that North American mold manufacturers and suppliers can unite and do things at an extraordinary speed.

Education 22 Apr 2020

Planning for the 2030 Workforce Challenge

Christina Fuges and Marion Wells of Human Asset Management discuss what the year 2030 means to mold builders, the importance of shop culture to workforce development and a collaborative project on mentorship.

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Automation 21 Apr 2020

Canadian Manufacturing Turning A Corner Against Coronavirus Crisis

Manufacturing in Canada continues to be hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis; however, stats from Canadian Association of Mold Makers’ and Automate Canada’s weekly survey of the coronavirus impactindicate a corner may have been turned.

21 Apr 2020

MMT Chats: The Cavalier Tool Army Takes on COVID-19

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Brian Bendig, Tim Galbraith and Brenda Quint of Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing about what it took to take on a hand sanitizer dispenser mold project to help fight COVID-19, as well as the impact of the virus on its business and people.

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Auxiliary Equipment 20 Apr 2020

5 Questions to Ask Before Instrumenting a Mold

Instrumenting an injection molding machine with sensors can be a daunting task. It is a huge investment, after all, so how do you ensure that it will pay off in the end? The key is knowing the right questions to ask before you even begin. Here are the 5 most important questions to ask in chronological order.

Hot Runners 17 Apr 2020

Component Supplier Ramps Up Support during Crisis

Expediting all work and supplies for Coronavirus projects is key to this mold component supplier They have first priority. “Many of our customers are in the medical field and they need support from us.