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In Automotive, Is Additive Manufacturing an Answer for Die Cast Tooling?

The largest high-pressure die cast tool builder in North America is 3D printing die inserts and water jackets for major automakers. It’s a tough sell, but one company is succeeding — and it’s just getting started.

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Ecomonics

Moldmaking Business Activity Generally Unchanged for Second Month

January’s moldmaking index reading being so near to 50 indicates that business activity was little changed for a second consecutive month.

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2020-2023 Editorial Advisory Board: Meet New Board Member Davide Masato Ph.D.

The 2020-2023 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of 12 industry professionals. Here's one of them.

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Expertise in Mold Repair and Revisions Makes Quality Mold Inc. A Valuable, Full-Service Resource

Quality Mold Inc. does everything in house including mold repair and refurbishment. Customers also benefit by a mold warranty, financing and guidance. 

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How to Use a Conformally Cooled Sprue Bushing to Reduce Cycle Time and Ease Cost Pressures

Use of a new conformally cooled sprue bushing helped solve Midwest Mold Services’ problem with a big sprue that was hard to cool and preventing faster ejection times.

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On-Machine Inspection Eliminates Machine Interruption

Jingdiao’s online measurement and intelligent modification technology measures parts on the machine, eliminating interruption of the continuous production process.

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PODCAST: A 3-in-1 Force in Mold Manufacturing Looks for Problems

This mold manufacturer considers itself an engineering company with a focus on people and solving problems. In this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance, we dissect how three companies operate as one to provide creative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.    

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Women Owners See Data as Growth Strategy for Moldmaking

Report suggests that women will own one-third of North American mold builders by 2030 and will use Industry 4.0 to grow their businesses.

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PODCAST: 3-in-1 Moldmaking Force Always Looking for Problems ... to Solve

This mold manufacturer considers itself an engineering company with a focus on people and solving problems. In this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance, I sit down with two VPs to break down how three companies operate as one to provide creative solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.

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Basics

Additive Tooling Goes Beyond Conformally Cooled Inserts to Simplify the Mold Build Process

Three ways that additive tooling is moving past conformal cooling to bring speed and efficiency to the overall tooling process.

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Ecomonics

Moldmaking Index Contraction Nearly Stops in December

The Moldmaking Index closed out 2019 slightly below a reading of 50. 

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Noteworthy News: Big Benefits

New websites, social media accounts, podcasts and modifications to packaging and materials to implement green initiatives from Mazak Corporation, The Plastek Group, WORKNC and Big Kaiser offer exciting benefits for customers. 

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