MMT Blog
Moldmaking in Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Germany – A European Road Trip
The German Association of Tool and Mould Makers (VDWF) has what it takes for successful association management and growth. It has long transformed its members into fans who have once again joined the association for a four-day trip in October 2018 to visit OEMs, moldmakers and mold shops in Germany, Austria, Italy and Slovenia; true to the motto “it’s all about the journey, not the destination”.
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Harbour Results Predicts 2019 North American Automotive Vendor Tooling Spend to be $8 Billion
Harbour Results, Inc. released the results of the Harbour IQ in-depth study on the current state of the automotive vendor tooling industry. The analysis predicts 2019 automotive vendor tooling spend to be $8 billion.
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Surface Finish Considerations for Better Molds
Mold material, tolerances, texture, mold release, flow, splay, hand finishing, machining and software impact surface finish decisions.
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Index Sees Another Month of Volatile, Slowing Growth
Registering 51.4 for August 2018, the Gardner Business Index (GBI): Moldmaking recorded another month of volatile but slowing growth since reaching an all-time high in February.
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30 Under 30 Class of 2018: Human Resources Professionals
MoldMaking Technology recognizes the industry's young talent through its inaugural 30 Under 30 Honors Program. Today's blog features those among them who are human resources professionals.
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CNC Deep-Hole Drilling with Milling Transforms 2D Machining
Midwest Mold Services dramatically reduced costs and lead times with investment in new multitasking CNC machine.
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Establishing a Production Startup in Mexico
In 2014, German moldmaker Siebenwurst established a subsidiary company in Querétaro, Mexico. It not only provides support to other German companies in the region but also uses its extensive machine park to produce new molds for a growing customer base.
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The Impact of Tax Reform on Bonus Depreciation
Tax reform made the following changes to the bonus depreciation rules: a new 100-percent bonus depreciation percentage, an expanded definition of eligible property to include used depreciable property, and an extended placed-in-service phase-out date from before January 1, 2020, to before January 1, 2027.
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Observations on Setting Up a Moldmaking Operation in Mexico
MoldMaking Technology editorial advisory board member Tim Krieger of Krieger Craftsmen Inc. shares some observations made while establishing a new operation in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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CAM Software Accelerates Complete Machining
Standard parts supplier and moldmaker Knarr Group (Helmbrechts, Germany) leverages Open Mind's CAM software to maximize productivity.
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30 Under 30 Class of 2018: Designers
MoldMaking Technology recognizes the industry's young talent through its inaugural 30 Under 30 Honors Program. Today's blog features those among them who are designers.
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How to Set Accurate Manifold Preventive-Maintenance Frequencies, Part 3
The only thing that can mess up a solid PM plan for a manifold is a poorly designed system, and there are a variety of manifold designs and complexity levels. Many design features are the root cause of postponing a manifold PM until it breaks down.
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