MMT Blog

Additive Manufacturing 20 Apr 2015

Lessons and Learning Curves in Plastics 3D Printing

A learn-as-you-go approach has helped this custom molder grow its 3D printing capabilities.

17 Apr 2015

The Designer's Edge: Plastic Part Sticking, Part 3

Today I continue my three-part series on plastic part sticking with a look at various options for holding the part to the core when the part is sticking in the cavity. I will also share a couple past examples.

16 Apr 2015

Seeking Deserving Moldmakers and Mold Designers

Each year the Mold Making and Mold Design Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) searches for award recipients for its Mold Maker and Mold Designer of the Year Awards, which are presented during the Amerimold Expo taking place this June 17-18 in Rosemont, Illinois. May 15 is the nomination deadline.

Leadership 15 Apr 2015

A Challenging but Worthwhile Endeavor

This mold manufacturer recently made its first foray into in-house mold sampling. So far, the results have made the shop’s significant investment more than worth it.

Education 13 Apr 2015

An NPE Education

Various exhibitors touted not only technology, but also educational initiatives at this years' iteration of the plastics industry event in Orlando, Fla.

amerimold 10 Apr 2015

Amerimold 2015 Bringing You In-Depth Workshops

New this year, Amerimold Expo's technical conference program is offering two half-day workshops for a deeper dive into programming 3D parts and strategies for making mold maintenance profitable.

FAQ 9 Apr 2015

System Cooling

The efficiency of the mold cooling circuits are critical to a stable process and the manufacturer of high quality, dimensionally stable parts. Now a new System Cooling platform gives molders the ability to monitor water flow and temperature circuits inside the mold.

Education 9 Apr 2015

Innovations for the Toolroom: ToolingDocs Custom Maintenance Bench

ToolingDocs, a leading authority on mold maintenance and training, is adding its custom-designed mold maintenance benches to its unique line of products.

Mold Components 9 Apr 2015

More Standard DT Core Configurations From Roehr Tool Corporation

Roehr Tool Corporation, a pioneer in collapsible core technology, has expanded its line of Dove Tail Collapsible Cores with the addition of new sizes and configurations.