MMT Blog

Business Strategy 13 Feb 2018

Technology Tuesday: the Latest Videos

Cruise through this week’s Technology Tuesday slideshow to see the latest video demonstrations of the latest technology and processes.

Workforce Development 9 Feb 2018

Tools for Schools Helps Youth Learn Needed Skills

Tools for Schools fosters a connection between Chicago area mold shops and high school students who need the right tools to learn the right skills for advanced manufacturing careers.

3D Printing 8 Feb 2018

Throwback Thursday: Mold Maker and Mold Designer of the Year Award Winners

I am only throwing back to coverage of a few past winners to get you thinking about some potential nominees for this year’s SPE Mold Technologies Division Mold Maker and Mold Designer of the Year Award.

7 Feb 2018

Drop and Give Me 20!

Well,10 or even one of your top reasons for being a moldmaker today. Every year this industry shows off its wit and humor with our annual Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker T-shirts, so don’t let us down.

Sales 6 Feb 2018

Tradeshow Tuesday: Are You a Moldmaker Who Exhibits and Attends Events?

At least 40 mold builders are sharpening their marketing and trade skills at NPE2018 by participating as exhibitors. NPE2018 is a unique, specialized event that only takes place once every three years, so I wanted to make sure that mold shops have the information that they need to promote themselves and to make the most out of their investments in the show.

5 Feb 2018

Molding Promising Careers in Moldmaking

Three young moldmaker apprentices shine at the AMBA Chicago Chapter’s Mold Your Career Award night.

Design & Mfg. Software 2 Feb 2018

Fully-Coupled Analysis Brings Optimal Accuracy to Part and Mold Design

In the conventional analysis process, filling, cooling, packing and warp are separate solvers and will run analysis sequentially instead of simultaneously. Fully-coupled process simulation delivers simulation data in every time-step program, increasing analysis accuracy. Here is a look at the differences between conventional and fully-coupled process simulation for part and mold design.

3D Printing 1 Feb 2018

Stand-Alone Additive Manufacturing Is a Thing of the Past

Additive manufacturing (AM) is no longer considered a stand-alone technology but is increasingly being integrated in existing manufacturing processes.

Education 1 Feb 2018

Throwback Thursday: Apprentice Training - Work Ethic and Attitude

Work ethic and a positive attitude. These are the unsung “hero traits” of moldmaking employers everywhere today. I understand from firsthand experience where today’s Throwback Thursday author is coming from.

Hot Runners 1 Feb 2018

Hot Runner Technologies Aim to Simplify Moldmakers’ Approaches

Hot runner suppliers are developing solutions that remove complexities from the way that moldmakers and molders design, control and maintain their processes.

Analysis 1 Feb 2018

Ballscrew Inspection Considerations

Ballscrews must be inspected for diameter, pitch, lead angle and potential drunkenness to avoid wear and to achieve the necessary tolerances and surface finishes in mold work.