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Technology Tuesday: EMO Wrap Up on EDM, Automation and Industry 4.0

EMO Hannover 2017 was a showcase for EDM developments, automation solutions and software for data-driven manufacturing.  EDM technology is evolving through new machine designs, thermal stability, powerful generators, parts handling robots, linear handling systems and software solutions for future Industry 4.0 infrastructures.

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A Racing Car Named Gwyneth Helps Teach UK Students about Manufacturing

Since making workforce development a special focus for MMT, I’m learning about so many more supplier companies that are blazing trails, in various ways, to engage the next generation of mechanical engineers. One of them is Renishaw.

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Fun Friday: The Moldmaking Community Shows Patriotism, Heart and More

On September 15, 2017 our team at Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales partnered with our friends Tim and Kim Bartz from iWarriors and Mold Craft to host the inaugural Alliance iWarriors Charity Golf Outing.

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Basics

Throwback Thursday: Criteria for Effective EDM

The work metal, EDM process priority, electrode material and machine are the four main considerations for effective EDM of non-standard alloys. These four areas play a critical role in making the overall EDM process profitable. Read this archived article for more.

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Quality Should Always Be Worth the Cost

Everyone reading this is a consumer and customer of a product or service. Whether it is your mold, the food you eat, the car you drive or even the toilet paper you use. Each one of these items requires a decision. Does the cost justify the quality? To illustrate my point further, let’s consider something we use every day: toilet paper.

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Hot Runners

Technology Tuesday: Hot Runners

In honor of this year’s supplement issue, this week’s Technology Tuesday blog features recent hot runner products.  

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Hot Runners

Special Coverage: Hot Runner Technology

MoldMaking Technology provides special coverage of hot runner technology as a supplement to the October 2017 magazine. Read the entire supplement here, or check out the supplement page to read each article individually.

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Leadership

"Why Reinvent the Wheel?"

The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) is developing a toolkit for members looking for workforce development guidance.

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Maintenance Matters: The Right Personalities are Key to Reducing Workplace Breakdowns

Building an efficient, successful team with the right attributes reduces the incidents of mold breakdowns.

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Servo Driven Systems

The servo motor approach takes advantage of speed, precision, cleanliness and energy efficiency.

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Mexico: Manufacturing Mecca to the South

A mold-building perspective on Mexico’s manufacturing opportunities, trends and challenges.

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Making Molds in Mexico

Making molds in Mexico is a significant part of what Integrity Tool and Mold is focused on, and this video is perfect for illustrating how some companies are making molds in the Southern-most region of North America.

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