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Scenes from Amerimold 2018 in Novi, Michigan
From technology demos and tech talks to awards and arcade games, Amerimold had much to offer industry this year.
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Building an Industry Reputation
Inspiring our next generation of mold builders and manufacturers is a passion for the AMBA Chicago Chapter.
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Digitalization Takes Center Stage at IMTS 2018
More and more mold builders are moving towards a more digitally connected shop floor. As a result, digitalization is one of the leading trends to see on display at IMTS 2018.
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Standardized, Automated Processes Facilitate Leap to Industrial Moldmaking
Automation and toolmaking were long considered incompatible, but times have changed. When applied correctly, automation can deliver considerable cost savings and increased manufacturing capacity. Germany-based moldmaker Hofmann is among those that successfully made the leap to industrial tool and moldmaking and that early on utilized the possibilities automation and standardization offers.
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News and Reviews from Industry Organizations, August 2018
News and reviews from the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), the Mold Technologies Division of The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPEMTD) and Canadian Association of Mold Makers (CAMM).
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Moldmaking Index Marks Sharp Deceleration
The latest survey data suggests that the current market expansion may be nearing maturity as slowing growth in new orders and production is eclipsed by increasing growth in production throughput, factors that affect the Moldmaking Index, at 53.0 for June 2018.
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Plan of Attack for Working IMTS 2018
MoldMaking Technology’s IMTS exhibitor product showcase will help moldmakers focus their trip on the most moldmaking-relevant technology.
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Designing Injection Molds to Meet Validation Requirements Without Rework
In injection molding, fixing molds that produce nonconforming parts is an expensive proposition. Here’s how to design and build tools that produce good parts from the start.
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How to Set Accurate Manifold Preventive-Maintenance Frequencies, Part 2
The key to developing accurate and timely PM work instructions is understanding the impact of environmental factors on manifold performance.
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CT Scanning Accelerates Corrections on Injection Molds
Industrial computed tomography scanning (CT scanning) is a quality-assurance technique that is making its way into mold shops for speedy adjustments and corrections on injection molds, but only if it is used correctly.
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Innovation Abounds at NPE2018
Here is a review of some notable moldmaking innovations and advancements on display at NPE2018.
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Making Moldmaking Conversation
MoldMaking Technology on The Manufacturing Alliance podcast have a little fun while showcasing some familiar faces yet untold facets of the businesses, technology and lives of mold builders across North America helping to build this industry.
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