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Education

Video Tutorial Covers NIMS Testing

This video from the The National Institute for Metalworking Skills offers A-to-Z instructions on each phase of implementing the credentialing process at your training location.

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Screw Essentials

More on what you need to know about the screw to prevent molding issues and maintain a reliable process.

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Cutting Tools

Checklist for Long-Reach Toolholders

Moldmakers hoping to avoid problems such as chatter, poor tool life and molds that fail quality control muster need to consider a variety of factors when selecting a long-reach toolholder.

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Improve Profitability with Supplier Collaboration

Developing a strong and effective supply chain can benefit both the moldmaker and its customers.

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Case Study

Striking a Balance with Global Production

Due diligence and the right business model gives Burteck the flexibility to reap the rewards of overseas mold manufacturing while limiting potential drawbacks.

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Initial Pellet Contact is the Screw

Here’s what every moldmaker should know about an injection molding machine’s reciprocating screw, which is often misunderstood and applied to the process incorrectly.

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Moving Operations Management to the Cloud

The network of Internet servers known as “the cloud” can be a valuable resource that allows a company to be more efficient—if it is used effectively.

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Time-to-Market Strategizing

Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) Insight from Vic Baez. 

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Hot Runners

No More Cooling Required

Moldmakers and molders can increase mold uptime using today’s cooling-free valve gate actuators.

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Getting the Most Bang from Your Metrology Buck

These strategies can help maximize the life of your metrology equipment while minimizing the total cost of ownership.

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Molding Very Small Threads and Undercuts Cleanly and Efficiently

New mold component technology helps engineers look differently at how they design small detailed parts.

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