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Mold Materials

Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Mold Materials

Proper selection of the appropriate mold material is critical to manufacturing a high-quality mold. Tool steel, aluminum, copper and alloys are some of the materials used.

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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Jenny Kotulak, Integrity Tool and Mold

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology’s EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Jenny Kotulak.

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Hot Runners

VIDEO: How to Protect Your Hot Runner Systems

Chad Root Managing Partner for Fast Heat by Spark Industries reviews some molding machine integration concepts that protect hot runner systems, the molding machine, reduce scrap and help keep a log of events.

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MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: Mold Design

Want to learn about collaborative mold design or a plan to reduce back-end troubleshooting?

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Cutting Tools

Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Cutting Tools

Cutting tools are used on machine tools to cut metal, and are one component of the overall mold machining process to consider when looking to improve speeds, feeds, wear and surface finish.

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Ecomonics

June GBI: Moldmaking — More of the Same

Several components contracted even faster in June, driving a consecutive second 0.6-point drop in moldmaking activity.

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ICYMI

Turning the Tables on Me ... Conversation All About Moldmaking

Being a guest on the All-Axis Podcast by Tebis was a pleasure to talk about all things moldmaking.

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Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Software

Design and engineering are essential to building a better and more cost-effective mold with shorter lead times. A variety of software is available to help overcome the daily challenges faced with data, quoting, designing and programming.

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ICYMI

Q&A: How to Optimize Micro Molding Outcomes

Molding at the micro-scale requires a completely new perspective concerning rheology, tooling, gating, handling and assembly. Accumold Sales Engineer Craig Tappe explains the micro molding process and the right questions to ask when securing a tooling specialist.

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MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: 3D Printing

Want to learn about hybrid tooling inserts or the current state of 3D metal printing?

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Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Additive Manufacturing

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, simplifies the moldmaking process by making mold inserts, mold components, end-use parts and ancillary equipment. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, AM products and more.

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ICYMI

MMT Chats: Westfall Technik Talks Runnerless Micro Molds and More

Westfall Technik sits down with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges to discuss their new micro hot runner technology, the closeness of the moldmaking community and the importance of integration. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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