MMT Blog
See 3D Printing in Action
During amerimold expo 2014 this June 11-12 in Novi, Michigan, exhibitor Linear Mold & Engineering will be offering a Destination Tour to see its 3D printing in action at its DMLS Division.
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The Marriage of Moldmaking and DMLS
Three factors influenced this molder's decision to use direct metal laser sintering: a decrease in waste, faster mold production and design flexibility.
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Round Tool, Square Corner
This moldmaker didn’t need wire EDM to cut pockets with 90-degree corners into a mold’s cavity plate. Along with a bit of ingenuity, a round end mill proved perfectly sufficient.
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Plastics Machinery Expectations and Shipments Stay Strong
The Committee on Equipment Statistics of SPI conducts a quarterly survey of plastics machinery suppliers that asks about present market conditions and future expectations. Responses reveal an upbeat attitude that is broad-based across the industry. When asked about future expectations or market conditions, 87 percent of the respondents expect conditions to stay the same or even improve in the coming quarter, and 95 percent expect them to hold steady or get better during the next 12 months.
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Hyundai WIA Moves to Chicagoland
The machine tool builder’s new, more centralized location is more convenient for customers and dealers, and it provides greater capabilities for service and support.
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CAD/CAM Takes You from Prototype to Part
This application story proves that CAD/CAM can be for much more than just injection molding by taking you from prototype to part.
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IMTS to Showcase 3D-Printed Vehicle
Designed by Local Motors in collaboration with a global community, the first direct-digital-manufactured electric vehicle will be purpose-built for the urban transportation needs of Chicago.
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Moldmakers Making a Difference
iWarriors continues to support our troops this year with even more iPad deliveries, and here are stories recipients have shared expressing their gratitude when we are the ones who are grateful to them!
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3D Printing Revenue to Grow 22.8% Annually
That’s according to a recent study that cites aerospace and medical applications among the chief drivers of the industry on the manufacturing side. This technology has plenty of potential to shake up the moldmaking industry as well.
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Mold Builder is Closing Gap Between Concept and Production
Mold builders are always fighting against the clock, but if that fight results in a project not being evaluated for feasibility during the concept phase, you'll experience costly,time-consuming delays. Westminster Tool Inc. uses its“Bridging the Gap” between concept and production business management philosophy to attack the "gap."
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MoldMaking Technology's March Digital Ed Is Now Available!
MoldMaking Technology's March issue features technical articles on texture repair, aluminum tooling, building a mold in fewer setups, how not to troubleshoot in mold maintenance, moldmaking opportunities in NAFTA markets, and much more.
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Size Isn’t Everything
This shop thrives on manufacturing very large molds, but its latest machine purchase also reveals much about its plans to process that work as efficiently as possible.
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