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Manufacturing Pays

A week-long event provided individuals--returning veterans, unemployed individuals or people looking to improve their current employment situation--with the opportunity to learn the basic skills needed for a career in manufacturing.

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Leadership

Video: Printed Molds Slash Development Costs, Lead Time

When testing prototype injection-molding parts reveals the need for design changes, this manufacturer realizes significant savings by printing new tooling rather than machining it.

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Designing and Building Molds for Aerospace Requirements

The aerospace industry has some unique requirements for many of its plastic components, primarily because of the thermal expansion challenges these materials present.

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Staying One Step Ahead of Customer Needs

The key to optimal customer support for any mold manufacturer is doing more—from upfront design engineering during the initial stages of product development to emergency mold repair services. And this is exactly the business model Kansas City-area blow moldmaker Creative Blow Mold Tooling offers.

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Education

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Finding, Training & Retaining Employees, Part 7

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Release the Entire Potential of Your Machine Tool Investment

Making tooling a part of your machine tool purchase via a tooling certificate can save you time and money.

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Micro Laser Welding and Micro TIG Welding

Combining the advanced science of laser technology with the experience in tool and die repair.

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For Better Mold Venting, Start with the Metal

Selecting the right material for specific mold components can help prevent a number of costly issues.

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Hot Runners

Gain Process Control with a Specialized Hot Runner Temperature Controller

Hot runner systems present unique thermal situations that require specialized temperature control for manifolds and nozzles.

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Signs of Growth

If online surveys could capture facial expressions, a recent survey of tool shop executives would probably show a good number of smiling faces, albeit cautiously optimistic ones.

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In the Trenches: The Next Step in Minimizing Press Downtime

A look at crib notes on press operation for mold repair personnel.

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High-Performance VMC Offers Mold Shop Speed and Precision

Batesville Tooling & Design realizes full capabilities of its new VMC.

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