MMT Blog
Testing the Waters With Multi-Material Molding
This shop’s sampling capabilities enable customers to take a step-by-step approach to these applications without the risk and expense of purchasing a dedicated press.
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"If You Can Do It with Toys, You Can Do It with Anything"
Those are the words of Michael Araten, President and CEO of The Rodon Group and K'NEX Brands, during the Manufacturing Day event I attended last Friday at their Hatfield, Pennsylvania facility. He was referring to the "patriotic capitalism" the company embraces, which has resulted in the reshoring of most of the work they outsourced to China.
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Adding Confidence in Five-axis Programming
One factor in this moldmaker’s choice of five-axis machine was the availability of robust simulation software.
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Happy Manufacturing Day!
Today is Manufacturing Day and there are 1,433 events planned! I will be part of a facility tour and presentations at The Rodon Group in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, a plastic injection molder of K'Nex toys about 20 minutes from my office. Where will you be today?
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Made in America Hub
To really push Made in America you need to arm yourself with the right research, data, news and stories, and the redesigned Alliance for American Manufacturing site now gives you even more tools to use and share.
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All Under One Roof
The experience of MET Plastics showcases some of the unique benefits available to companies that combine toolmaking and molding capability.
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Controlling Costs by Controlling Production
A process-driven manufacturing strategy and extensive data tracking have enabled this company to double down on the advantages of integrated toolmaking and molding capability.
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Hot Runner Running Efficiently?
Follow these tips to set up your system and keep it running smoothly.
Read MoreGraphite vs. Copper Electrode Material for EDM Applications, Part 2
Test findings and a cost of ownership model help identify the monetary impact graphite and copper electrode materials have on manufacturing.
Read MoreIn-Machine Mold Cleaning
Cleaning mold cavities and vents, including those with complex, tight geometries, is critical to producing quality products.
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In-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.
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