MMT Blog
Tackling Wear with Vacuum Heat Treating
This heat-treatment process provides critical temperature and wear-resistance properties to certain mold steels.
Read MoreTool Up with Rapid Heat/Cool Technology
A rapid heating and cooling technique using pressurized water solves sink, weld line and discoloration problems.
Read MoreHot Runner Running Efficiently?
Follow these tips to set up your system and keep it running smoothly.
Read MoreIn-Machine Mold Cleaning
Cleaning mold cavities and vents, including those with complex, tight geometries, is critical to producing quality products.
Read MoreIn the Trenches: Think Like a Toolmaker
Fundamental knowledge and understanding is necessary in mold repair.
Read MoreIn-House Laser Welding Offers Quick ROI
Increasing pressure for ever-faster turnaround has made outsourcing this operation impractical for these three providers of mold repair and maintenance services.
Read MoreOptimizing Common Roughing Technology
Keeping on top of the ever-advancing range of cutting technologies, edge geometry designs, materials and coatings is essential for achieving higher productivity, faster metal removal rates and more cost-effective machining processes.
Read MoreTruly Smart EDM
Think ease of use, ergonomics and expertise when empowering your operators with the right EDM.
Read MoreUser-Friendly EDM Control Technology
Wire EDM machines have taken ease-of-use to a new level, by being equipped with the next evolution of advanced machine control.
Read MorePartnering up to Push the Limits of Technology and Innovation
Franchino Mold & Engineering specializes in ultra large molds enabling customers to produce products that challenge the limits of injection molding and keep them ahead of the competition. This made them perfect for a project for a 420,000-pound mold to make a 15-foot long, 245 pound polypropylene tank half.
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