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Defining Rapid Manufacturing
A broad definition of rapid manufacturing is the use of software automation and connected manufacturing equipment to rapidly accelerate the manufacturing process. Read how one provider breaks down some of the considerations when applied to 3D printing.
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Throwback Thursday: Apprentice Training - Setting Expectations
This week’s TBT shows why expectations for employee work habits should be established with each new hire on the first day of work and then followed up on in regular meetings.
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Accelerated Machining for Precipitation Hardness Stainless Steel
A carbide cutting tool manufacturer partnered with a machine tool supplier to demonstrate accelerated machining of precipitation hardness stainless steel, such as 15-5 PH stainless steel.
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Tour at Hurco Anniversary Celebration Reveals IMTS Preview
In 2018, Hurco celebrates 50 years in business as a provider of CNC machine tools. In honor of this milestone, Hurco had a 50-year anniversary open house with festivities and a technology tour that included the items the company will display at IMTS2018.
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MoldMaking Technology's March Digital Edition Ready to Share
Our March issue takes a look at new developments in mold materials, the unintended consequences of maximized cooling, 3D-printed injection molds, mergers and acquisitions preparation, and much more. Check out these five great tips from this issue.
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"Common Sense Manufacturing" Concept Drives Efficiencies at Byrne Tool
A 100-percent commitment to Common Sense Manufacturing (CSM) has helped Byrne Tool + Design reduce waste on multiple levels and drive improvements and growth.
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Throwback Thursday: Hot Manifold Repair: What’s so Tough about it?
Today’s TBT discusses how maintaining a typical hot runner system takes mold maintenance skills to the next level.
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A School within a Mold Shop
Unique Tool & Gauge has initiated a new, structured one-year training program designed to lead to full-time moldmaking positions with the company.
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Technology Tuesday: Hot-Runner Maintenance
Cruise through this week’s Technology Tuesday slideshow to see articles and products on hot-runner maintenance.
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Logical, Intelligent Machining
This was the theme of the 2018 ISCAR product launch earlier this month. However, this day-long rollout not only reviewed more than 25 products within the new LOGIQ ISCAR Chess Line, it also addressed the keys to machining logically and intelligently using data exchange, automation and manufacturing technology.
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Hurrah for the Trailblazers
MSI Mold Builders was named Tooling Trailblazer of the Year by the American Mold Builders Association for its exceptional efforts to promote moldmaking as a career. The award was presented during the AMBA’s annual conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Read MorePerformance and Price Drive Developments in Mold Materials
Mold material suppliers are working to develop new, improved mold-material grades that will deliver on customers’ need for machinability, toughness, thermal conductivity and price.
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