MMT Blog
“Smart” Technology Boosts EDM Efficiency, Quality
Three EDM innovations showcased at GF Machining Solutions’ recent “Solutions Days” open house have one thing in common: they automatically adjust generator settings according cutting conditions, operator preference or both.
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Mold Maker, Designer Recognized at Amerimold
SPE presented its moldmaker and mold designer of the year awards to Harry Raimondi of Bales Metal Surface Solutions (Downer’s Grove, Illinois) and Chris Hanes of Micro Mold Company Inc. and Plastikos Inc. (Erie, Pennsylvania).
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A Look at What You Missed
What happens at Amerimold stays at Amerimold. Well, that’s not true. Attendees return to their shops with what they’ve learned from the technical conference program and exhibit floor technology displays. Here is a look at what you may have missed.
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Incorporating 3D Printing
Technologies that give moldmakers the ability to test out a couple different designs before investing in the final tool.
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VIDEOS: Manufacturing Matters: Help Spread the Word
Those of us involved in manufacturing know how innovative, high-tech and fulfilling a career in this industry can be, but we need to spread the word to attract and retain that next generation of skilled workers. One way to do just that is video. Check out the latest release in an educational video series brought to you by many serving your industry.
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New Video Shares the Excitement of Moldmaking
At Amerimold 2015, a new tool was debuted to help spread the excitement of careers in mold manufacturing.
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Taking the Stress out of Mold Validation
Millutensil highlighted the value of a specialty spotting press to today’s toolrooms for mold builders, molders and OEMs.
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Education on Pulse Arc and Laser Welding for Mold Repair
Sunstone Engineering helps attendees learn the applications and benefits of both TIG and laser welding for mold repair.
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Beyond Indicating
The winner of this year’s Leadtime Leader: Honorable Mention award aims to use on-machine probes to not just find zero location, but to perform full part inspections. The machines themselves have proven more than capable, but the shop still faces other hurdles.
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The Designer's Edge: Parting Line Bearing Surface
Randy shares his view on the impact of adequate parting line bearing surface on venting.
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Another Moldmaking Resource
I'm always on the hunt for leads and new sources of moldmaking information. I came across this one while milling around on the social media scene. It is called Mold Making Resource.
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'Menu Pricing' Keeps Work on Track
This shop's strategy for pricing work not only helps eliminate midstream delays and disruptions, but also provides customers with extra flexibility.
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