MMT Blog

1 Dec 2014

Unconventional Strategies for Roughing

Arc of contact and average chip thickness are essential for optimizing rough-machining operations.

FAQ 1 Dec 2014

Understanding Hot Tip Design

Alternative designs are available that will either eliminate or dramatically reduce skewing the flow of plastic.

1 Dec 2014

Minding the Business

This toolmaker and low-volume injection molder’s diversification shows that business savvy can be just as critical to success as an efficient manufacturing process.

28 Nov 2014

As MMT Publisher Claude Mas and senior editor Matt Danford attended Euromold last week, 3D Systems and Cimatron announced that they have combined forces to expand the power of digital design and manufacturing.

27 Nov 2014

Giving Thanks and Making Sales

November is an appropriate time to be thankful for the blessings in our lives, and when it comes to your businesses, I’m sure you’re thankful for your customers. However, are you properly servicing those customers? Are you struggling to find new customers? Are you challenged with diversifying your current customer base? Do you have a solid sales strategy in place?

26 Nov 2014

To Thine Own Self Be True

Following Shakespeare’s advice has paid major dividends for more than one toolmaker. Here are a few recent examples.

25 Nov 2014

The Need for Better Planning Tools

Software survey reveals that small manufacturers are frustrated with manual processes and are serious about buying new software to improve operational efficiency to better manage their manufacturing processes.

24 Nov 2014

Improving Hot Runner Performance

Thanks to new types of heaters and investments in thermal imaging technology, this company can design smaller systems that heat up faster and more uniformly.

21 Nov 2014

New Amerimold Expo Website

With the new year right around the corner, we want to make sure you have Amerimold 2015 on your travel calendars. We have revamped the website to more easily bring you the event details you need to make your plans, including a 2014 post show review, exhibitor list, floor plan, education, events, hotel and registration information.

20 Nov 2014

VIDEO: Making Gun Parts

A new video series demonstrates how various firearms are cut on CNC machining centers and a horizontal lathe with high-speed, precision, live tooling, milling and drilling.