MMT Blog

Surface Treatment 22 Nov 2019

How to Dramatically Increase Mold Life with the Right Coating

Injection mold components experience remarkable wear and tear as high-temperature polymers, often with abrasive and corrosive additives, are injected into the mold. A challenge is how to maintain the efficiency of the component that was witnessed during the first 10,000 cycles. Maybe it just needs a little PVD.

Aluminum 21 Nov 2019

Webinar Review: A Look at Copper Alloy Molds

Copper is not strong enough to be used as a mold material, but by alloying copper, it can be made as strong as steel while retaining much of its thermal conductivity. This free webinar explains the various copper alloys used in plastic molding and the strengths and weaknesses of each alloy.

Regulations 21 Nov 2019

Readjusting to the New Normal of Automotive Tooling

“Control what you can control,” Laurie Harbour of Harbour Results says because on top of our current economic uncertainty, government volatility, tariffs and trade there also is a shift happening in the automotive industry that demands flexibility from today’s mold builders.

Automotive 20 Nov 2019

Addressing Aluminum Tooling Objections

Mold builder shares the technical and financial advantages it experiences using aluminum tooling.

Workforce Development 19 Nov 2019

3 Lessons from a Professional Development Day at Cardinal Manufacturing

Many people in manufacturing are already familiar with Cardinal Manufacturing, a student-run business located at Eleva-Strum High School in Strum, Wisconsin. If you are not aware of this program, check out MoldMaking Technology’s coverage, including stories and slideshows that will give you a little background. However, I was looking for more than background, and that’s what I got when I attended a workshop on how to start or grow a school-based enterprise.

Maintenance & Repair 18 Nov 2019

Mold Cleaning Case in Point

The cold hard facts about dry ice cleaning and a system that helps reduce cleaning time and machine downtime by 95 percent while improving process security.

Industry 40 15 Nov 2019

Automation Is for Small Manufacturers

Although there is constant talk about Industry 4.0 and automation, many smaller manufacturers I speak with are challenged with understanding and implementing these concepts. I came across this white paper that breaks down how to use available networking and automation technology to compete like the big guys.

Machining 14 Nov 2019

Eliminate Collisions and Over-Travels with Automated Toolpath Simulation

Toolpath simulation and optimization software simplifies moldmaking by eliminating collisions between the cutting tool or tool holder and the mold base.

FAQ 13 Nov 2019

Mold Builders Are Leading the Way

We are still accepting entries for our 2020 Leadtime Leader Awards competition, so put your hat in the ring today by visiting the Leadtime Leader Zone and clicking on the logo to submit your information to start the process.

Medical 12 Nov 2019

PODCAST: Medical, Motivation, Mentality and Yes, Moldmaking

Attitude is everything for the Plastikos / Micro Mold team as they design and manufacture patient-critical devices. Listen in as we invite the technical sales manager to join our latest Manufacturing Alliance Podcast to learn about the company’s philosophy on hard work, finding the right approach in difficult situations, hiring based on best fit for the culture and looking for people who are motivated and willing to go the extra mile.

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