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Mold Demo with Motion Control Technology

Motion control technology that calculates thousands of algorithms in the background to provide faster throughput.

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FAQ

Under the Scope: Common Laser Welding Pitfalls

Four key trouble areas that can negatively impact efficient and effective laser welding are communication, removal of air pockets, edge technique and selection of filler rod size.

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Regulations

Going Big in Coinjection

In-house sampling of the large coinjection molds it builds gives this moldmaker an edge over the competition.

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The Bottom Line: Hire a Veteran!

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit provides an incentives for hiring former members of the armed services.

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El Dorado Molds Stakes Claim on Calculated Growth

This California moldmaker is now reaping the benefits of its well-laid plans.

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5X Tangent Plane Machining

The ball end of a barrel cutter cleaning a corner feature, and then the barrel cutter quickly covers the surface.

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Leadership

Keeping Up with ISO: Making Certification a Profitable Proposition

The latest ISO revision challenges companies to examine the ways they consider, monitor, manage and reduce costs.

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The Designer's Edge: Your Shut-Down Procedure

Randy continues his look at rust when it comes to mold cleaning and maintenance with a review of a solid shut-down procedure.

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Analysis

What Do You Really Know about Mold Cooling?

Do you ever ask yourself why cycle time matters? Although the level of impact may vary across the supply chain, one thing is certain: reducing cycle times can lead to hidden cost savings. And with cooling and recovery making up more than 80 percent of the injection molding cycle, it is the perfect place for improvement to help reduce cycle times. Listen to this webinar to learn how to achieve optimal cooling through analysis.

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In Winter or Spring, iSledders Warms the Heart

I know spring has sprung, and the snow is a faint memory (at least for the majority of us), but now is as good a time as any to applaud and share some great news from iWarriors, which held its second annual iSledders Charity Snowmobile Ride in February, raising $5,500.

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amerimold

Have Designs on Conformal Cooling?

This Wednesday, April 27, MMT will host a webinar titled Practical Considerations for Conformal Cooling Designs.

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Everyone Has a Top 10 List

MMT's just happens to be the Top 10 reasons for being a moldmaker, which has become a popular annual t-shirt tradition. Over the years we have received some rather funny entries. I think it's time you share yours.

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