MMT Blog
A Handy Reference
Whether the goal is to learn or to refresh existing knowledge, this online tool delivers with diagrams and animations that illustrate concepts at the heart of any mold manufacturing operation.
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Designed by Firefighters and Molded in the USA
It's always interesting to learn something unique about our niche audience, and this New York molder/moldmaker offers up just that ... with its own line of fire, rescue and safety products.
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CAD/CAM Streamlines Electrode Production
This German manufacturer of graphite electrodes depends on flexible software to adapt to a highly customized workload.
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Advanced Manufacturing Solutions Network at IMTS
The Advanced Manufacturing Solutions Network, a collaborative display between Gardner Business Media's Metalworking Group and IMTS, is a live presentation of the people, the products and the publications that are moving manufacturing forward at Booth W-10 in the West Hall. In the Advanced Manufacturing Solutions Network you can learn from leaders in developing and adopting new technologies; network with experts who can assist in implementing new processes; connect with peers and colleagues, and win by walking away with valuable contacts and resources.
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amerimold 2015: Looking for Speakers
amerimold 2015 is accepting presentation proposals for its technical conference program. The submission deadline is September 15, 2014. The event is returning to Rosemont, Illinois on June 17&18, 2015.Topics are studied in seminars led by experts in their respective fields. Technology and service suppliers should consider sharing technology reviews and application stories, and moldmakers/molders/OEMs should consider sharing experiences, lessons learned, tips and best practices for better moldmaking and molding.
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CVD Out, PVD In
According to a coating specialist at one cutting tool manufacturer, the advantages of PVD coating increasingly outweigh those of its CVD counterparts, at least for milling.
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The Advantage of a Trunnion
For this moldmaker, a trunnion-style five-axis machine offered certain advantages over its previous, swivel-head-style models.
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Video: Cutting Lead Times with 3D Printed Molds
A look at 3D printed plastic injection molds that produce prototype parts in final materials for functional testing.
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Using Coolant to Ramp up RPM
Newly available from Ingersoll Cutting Tools, this auxiliary spindle offers an alternative to designs driven by planetary gears, air or electricity.
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MMT's August Digital Edition Is Now Available
This month's issue features technical articles and case studies highlighting a new approach to machining deep 3D cavities and cores, how to benchmark your injection molding simulations, and much more. Take a look at your digital edition today.
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White House Hosts Summit on Apprenticeships
The summit is just the latest evidence that the skilled-worker shortage is getting much needed—and long overdue—attention.
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