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Machining

Three Good Reasons to Switch from Three- to Five-Axis Machining in Moldmaking

Five-axis machining technology is a great tool in the moldmaker toolbox. 

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Leadership

VIDEO: Community, Technology and the Future of Moldmaking: Notes from IMTS

A discussion with AMT’s Bill Herman during ShopTalk on the big stage at IMTS 2024 highlights moldmaking's unique blend of craft and technology that is driving innovation while its community tackles key challenges.  

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Case Study

Domestic Collaboration Yields Efficiency and Budget Gains For Innovative Tooling Project

Pyramid Molding Group and Lettuce Grow partner to develop optimal tooling for a compact Hydroponic Farmstand.  

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Leadership

MMT Chats: Eliminating the Noise to Stay Focused on the Customer

Metro Mold & Design joins me to discuss the value of the 80/20 rule as a business strategy, its talented cross-functional team, the role of automation in mold building and molding, and the continuing impact of COVID-19.     

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Rapid Tooling

The Connector Conundrum: 3D Printed Mold Tooling’s Role in Innovation

ReelView Fishing faced an electronics obstacle in the development of its new technology for underwater video. Additive manufacturing for moldmaking enabled the speed necessary to iterate to a solution. 

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Five Axis

Maximizing Machine Tool Potential With CAM Software

Identifying specific areas where CAM software can utilize machine capabilities to benefit the user and maximize milling machine potential.

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ICYMI

In Case You Missed It: October Top Articles

Dive into the most popular articles from October based on what moldmakers are reading.  

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Tips

7 Things You Need to Know About Nearshore Opportunities

Essential tools and resources to support mold builders in making critical strategic decisions about doing business in Mexico.

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Sustainability

VIDEO: Sustainable Molding and Advanced Gating

Hot runner supplier emphasizes sustainability in bio-resin molding, custom side gating and valve gate technologies.

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Strategic Mold Cooling: Optimizing Molding Quality and Cycle Efficiency

Proper cooling is crucial in molding, yet often overlooked. Discover proper cooling methods to prevent defects and improve efficiency.

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Sustainability

MMT CHATS: Navigating Challenges and Innovations in Large-Scale Mold Manufacturing

MSI Mold Builders shares how to overcome large-scale mold-building challenges, sustainability efforts and future technological advancements.      

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Understanding the Elusive Nature of Mold Ventilation

A personal journey of lessons learned about the challenges of poorly designed, understood and executed mold venting.

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