MMT Blog
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.
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American-Made, Problem Solvers, Highly Engineered Molds, Attention to Detail
These words describe Prodigy Mold and Tool of Haubstadt, Indiana. Here, Owner Darrin Schmidt sits down with MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges to run through the capabilities of this 25-person team.
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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.
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Moldmaking Activity Contracted a Bit Faster
May’s moldmaking index took a downward turn, departing from what had been a five-month path of slowing contraction, inching toward flat.
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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.
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How to Lower Cycle Times With the Right Tool Steel
Combining excellent mechanical properties, high wear resistance and high thermal conductivity in a specialty tool steel yields cycle time reduction.
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Snapshot of Why Dynamic Tool Corp. is MMT's 2024 Leadtime Leader Winner
Here is a quick look at some of the reasons this 40-plus-year-old engineered tooling solutions provider took the title this year.
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MMT Chats: The Family of Business – From the Farm and into the Future
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges interviews the Eberle brothers of 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Dynamic Tool Corp. about their moldmaking journey and the family dynamic of the business.
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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.
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How a Small Programming Change Cuts Cycle Time in Half
Overriding the CAM system when milling a series of lifter pockets helps to improve metal removal rate and increase feed rates.
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Shift in U.S. Mold Imports: Emerging Countries Gain Ground in Market Share
The dynamic nature of the U.S. mold industry's global trade landscape offers challenges and opportunities for growth.
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NPE 2024: Additive Manufacturing Assisting, Advancing the Plastics Industry
Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.
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