MMT Blog
From the Field: Mold Filling Simulation Verifies and Solves Warp in a Plastic Ice Tote
When Beaumont Technologies was solicited by Erie- based injection molder GeorgeKo Industries to use CAE mold flow simulation to prove its hypothesized solution to a warpage issue, Beaumont eagerly took on the challenge.
Read MoreAutomated Work Cell for Unattended Hard Milling of Precision Mold Applications
MGS Manufacturing Group showcases its automation provided by Makino.
WatchCo-Injection in Action
Historically, co-injection workcells have been highly specialized dedicated systems with high capital cost to start with. Now there are new solutions coming on the market, which will allow molders and moldmakers to create co-injection systems at a radically different cost because they are now able to use their installed workcell base and standard molds for the solution.
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U.S. Economy Is Poised for Robust Growth
A strong economy is essential for not only the construction trades, but also the entire manufacturing sector. As money begins to flow, new tooling projects will be released. Households will purchase more motor vehicles, appliances, home furnishings, and electronics. So even if your shop is not a direct supplier to the residential construction sector, you should continue to monitor the residential construction and real estate trends.
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40K Grant Donation to a Worthy Cause—Workshops for Warriors
It is wonderful to see industry suppliers help further efforts to educate our industry—and help our nation’s veterans—with a $40,000 grant worth of metal-cutting tools to a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free job training, certification, and job placement to veterans.
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Did You Say "Prototypes Out of Paper"?
No, this isn't a late post celebrating Halloween, but it will surprise you. It's actually highlighting a technology that may just help you get into 3D printing, if you have been searching for a method that is not cost-prohibitive. Last month I spent four days in Frankfurt, Germany walking the halls of Euromold--the world fair for moldmaking and tooling, design and application development--and one particular technology caught my eye: a low-cost, eco-friendly, 3D printer that builds durable physical models from common letter paper.
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We Must Become More Productive
In recent years, the overall productivity in the U.S. has increased faster than compensation levels have. This has resulted in large corporate profits. Under normal circumstances, a large portion of these profits would be re-invested in new equipment and new employees. This may yet happen as soon as Congress finds a solution to the problem of the “fiscal cliff.”
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Disappointment as U.S. Treasury Dept Fails to Cite China as Currency Manipulator
I was disappointed to learn of this tough ruling on one of the most important issues our industry faces. Both the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) have expressed disappointment at the failure of the U.S. Treasury Department to cite China as an illegal currency manipulator.
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Cylindrical Grinding in Moldmaking
Mold manufacturers who take the time to educate themselves on cylindrical grinding will reap the benefits of the advantages achieved with cylindrical grinding in their mold manufacturing operations—decreased costs, superior surface finishes and high flexibility.
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MMT on the Invite List
Being far away from home last week attending Euromold in Frankfurt, Germany, I was reminded of my work at home when Sherry forwarded me an email inviting MoldMaking Technology magazine to cover the President's visit to a key moldmaker/molder in my hometown.
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(Almost) Meeting the POTUS!
Last Friday I was in the same room as President Barack Obama when he visited The Rodon Group. No matter your political affiliation, I hope we can all agree it was an honor to be in our Chief-of-Staff’s company as he continues to urge Congress to renew middle class tax cuts.
Read MoreCleaning Intricate Molds
A look at non-destructive cleaning processes for complex molds that require the removal of tenacious surface contamination to ensure surface quality and longevity of precision mold and molded part surfaces.
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