MMT Blog

Analysis 19 Dec 2017

Technology Tuesday: Preparing for NPE with Plastics Review

This slideshow has you covered in plastics review with discussion on common plastics problems like sticking and warping. It includes pieces on software analysis for plastic parts, and it even includes a piece on making the most out of used plastic.

18 Dec 2017

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match

With current business levels and the positive projections for the coming year, moldmakers are going to be busy, if they aren’t already. To keep pace with those levels, outsourcing becomes a viable option to consider. I’ve recently been introduced to a free online platform that may help moldmakers find that right CNC production partner with more than 269,000 qualified participants in its online community.

Maintenance & Repair 15 Dec 2017

System’s Benefits Exceeded Detecting ‘Sneaky Leaks’

Sometimes, when a product provides a solution to a problem being dealt with, moldmakers find unexpected ways to make that product multi-useful. This is one of those times.

14 Dec 2017

Throwback Thursday: Adding Value

This throwback from 2006 shares some simple shop practices for cutting costs without negatively impacting your product, which have nothing to do with improving labor efficiencies, reducing machining cycles or increasing tooling life.

Industry 40 12 Dec 2017

Technology Tuesday: Automation Fuels Productivity

Cruise through this week’s Technology Tuesday blog to see ways in which automation is boosting productivity and efficiency in moldmaking.

Workforce Development 11 Dec 2017

mHUB Lets Makers Collaborate and Create

Members of the American Mold Builders Association Chicago Chapter Education Committee explored a new resource for budding entrepreneurs and seasoned manufacturing professionals to learn, collaborate and create.

Regulations 8 Dec 2017

Relieving a Sticky Situation

Electrostatic spraying of a mold release agent delivers system payback in less than six months, according to one global automotive glass manufacturer.

Maintenance & Repair 6 Dec 2017

The Math of Maintenance

Everything in your life worth something requires a bit of upkeep and maintenance to sustain its value and prevent failures from occurring. It really doesn't matter whether we are talking about relationships, the car you drive, your teeth, or even the garden in your backyard. So it should come as no surprise to realize that your molds need that same kind of attention to detail.