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2016 Leadtime Leader Awards Winner: Krieger Craftsmen

This mold manufacturer was rebuilt with an emphasis on core values and a “productionized” moldmaking strategy designed to reduce lead times.

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The Designer's Edge: Slide Lock Angles

Slide lock angles are prone to wear if they are not maintained properly because their surface experiences a lot of mechanical friction during mold close. Randy shares pointers for avoiding this wear.

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New Q&A Series: The Finish Line

Today begins a monthly Q&A series called, The Finish Line, which will provide answers to some of the industry’s most discussed questions when it comes to moldmaking and finishing. Join the discussion.

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SPE Mold Technologies Division Seeks Nominees

Hundreds of attendees from all over the world, including members of the Mold Technologies Division, attended ANTEC in Indianapolis to share knowledge and research, to network, and to learn.

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Molding a "Real" Partnership

JMMS Inc., of Easley, South Carolina--our 2011 Leadtime Leader Award small shop honorable mention winner--has once again expanded its reach, capabilities and expertise with a truly global partner.

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Engineer Better, More Profitable Molds

Where moldmaking is concerned, we have the best conference tracks for learning solid strategies that can take your business from where it is to where it ought to be—and you know I’m talking about Amerimold!

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Additive Manufacturing May Digital Edition Is Here

This edition includes features on Caterpillar's new AM Factory, knee surgery's next step, the long view of AM, three things to watch in AM, and much more.

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"Extreme" Excitement at AMBA Convention

With a theme of “Trigger Your Brilliance,” last month’s AMBA Annual Conference put the spotlight on ways mold building executives can improve their businesses, but the true highlight was this year's Mold Builder of the Year recipient.

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Let the Games and Trash Talk Begin!

Like the Chicago Chapter of the AMBA, the West Michigan Chapter is stepping up its game and will hold its first Supplier Night in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 29.

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Amerimold is for... Achievers!

Following up on my blog from last week about our Amerimold Expo, which will be held June 15-16 in Novi, Michigan, I thought I’d call out some aspects of the event that will surely be of interest to our moldmaking audience. Why? Because moldmakers are achievers.

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WEBINAR: Want to Know How a Leadtime Leader Does It?

Well, one component to winning more jobs, competing on price, shortening delivery times and meeting quality demands is advanced automation. Listen to this archived webinar with 2015 Leadtime Leader Winner Cavalier Tool sharing its success in partnering with the right software supplier.

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The Designer's Edge: Maintaining Mold Component Wear Surfaces

Randy discusses maintaining the parting line shut-offs, vents, cavities and wear surfaces on mold components in the molding machine.

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