MMT Blog
Advancing Moldmaking and Plastics: Trends in 3D Printing, Automation and Sustainability
NPE 2024 showcased the latest trends and technologies in innovation, efficiency and sustainability for moldmakers and molders, featuring advancements in 3D printing, automation, design and virtual reality/augmented reality/artificial intelligence.
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How Moldmakers Impact New Product Development
Dynamic Tool Corp. discusses the mold builder’s role in defining injection molds to support new product development with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges.
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From Design to First Shot: Technologies to Improve the Mold
In this most recent roundup, MMT has curated a variety of new or proven technologies that target the moldmaking industry that have been shared on the website this month.
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Save Time, Money: Use a Mold Design Checklist
Here are 15 examples of common molding issues that occur during an initial mold trial. Many of them could be avoided or corrected with a proactive checklist.
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How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy in Very Large Workpieces
Dynamic Tool Corp. purchases two bridge-style double-column CNCs to increase the cutting envelope and maintain 5-micron cutting accuracy in the long term.
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Mid-Year Look at Technologies Available for Your Mold Shop
One of the key foundations of any successful business is the technology and equipment it implements to achieve a final product. The following suppliers are providing new and improved solutions that could advance your business.
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How to Enhance Efficiency, Reliability of Mold Components With Metal Bonding/Sintering Technology
A look at the metal bonding capabilities, application procedures, material compatibility and quality assurance measures of metal bonding/sintering.
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MMT Chats: ‘Block and Tackle’ to Build Future Leaders
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member James Jergens to discuss mentorship, leadership, troubleshooting and technology.
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How to Use a Disciplined Approach to Mold Simulation from the Plastics Point of View
What follows is a Q&A with Adam Narkter, MMT EAB member and Diversified Technologies International (DTI) business development manager.
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How to Overcome Cutting Tool Vibration
Advanced indexable milling cutting tool design provides secure, predictable machining, increased metal removal rates, reduced cycle times and fast changeovers.
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How to Make Data Work for Mold Productivity and Performance
The use of digital workflows improves the impact of mold design libraries, conformal cooling and machine learning.
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Deliberate Mismatches for Easier Mold Manufacture and Improved Part Appearance
Basic principles for applying deliberate mismatch in the area between the core and cavity and between two matching plastic parts.
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