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Cutting Tools

How to Overcome Deep-Hole Drilling Obstacles in Mold Machining

Keep up with the newest tooling innovations to overcome holemaking and finishing challenges.   

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In Case You Missed It: June's Must-Read Articles

Discover the standout articles that captivated our readers this June, featuring shop visits, mold designs and economic standings.

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FAQ

What You Need to Know About Hot Runner Systems and How to Optimize Their Performance

How to make the most out of the hot runner design, function and performance.

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Innovating in an Ever-Changing Manufacturing Landscape

Innovation ensures your company remains adaptable to market changes and customer demands. These latest industry products/services are key to this objective.

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Education

Unique Mold Design Apprenticeship Using Untapped Resources

To help fill his mold design skills gap, Jeff Mertz of Anova Innovations, is focused on high schools and underprivileged school districts, a school that has lower graduation and college entrance rates. The goal is a student-run enterprise. 

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Machining

Quality Tool & Die Enhances Performance With Advanced EDM and Milling Technologies

The adoption of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs, along with the OPS Ingersoll five-axis milling machine with automated cells, has enabled unmanned operations and improved precision. As a result, QTD has expanded its facility, grown its workforce and increased its business by 10-15% annually.        

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Basics

How to Analyze and Optimize Cutting Conditions to Reduce Cycle Time

Plastic injection mold design and manufacturing company puts NC program optimization software module to the test. The results were surprising.

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How to Successfully Reshore Tooling

Sloan Valve and Pyramid Molding Group shed light on the dynamics and challenges surrounding the shift toward domestic mold sourcing and the advantages of collaborating with a U.S. supplier to bring tooling back stateside.

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3D Printing

3D Printed Manufacturing Aids Improve Molding Efficiency

Moldmakers and molders turn to 3D printing for end-of-arm tools, fixtures for increased safety and functionality, lower cost and faster turnaround times.

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How to Balance Roles, Integrate New Talent and Embrace Industry 4.0

What follows is a Q&A with Isaac Trevino, an MMT EAB member and Best Tool and Engineering (BTE) Business Development Manager.

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Leadtime Leader

MMT Chats: Dynamic Tool Corp. Is Moving Forward and Getting to the Front of the Line with Customers

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets the scoop from our 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Dynamic Tool Corp., on the company's future, their trade show experience, finding new talent and the impact of this industry recognition.

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FAQ

Understanding Diamond Compounds

Diamond compounds, with their varied grades, colors and base options, provide a comprehensive solution for mold builders in need of precise and superior polishing across diverse materials and applications.

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