MMT Blog
Made in the USA, Sold in China!
The Publisher of MoldMaking Technology attended ChinaPlas in Shanghai, China, in support of U.S. manufacturers exhibiting there last month. The U.S. pavilion, consisted of 37 exhibitors mixed with moldmakers, molders and technology suppliers. There were a few other U.S. suppliers exhibiting in their own space as well throughout the more than 20 halls.
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A Natural Gas-Powered Economy
There is an increasing amount of attention on the natural gas industry in the U.S.
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Water Balloons at NPE!
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Read MoreTool Steel and Aluminum Staying Strong
A roundtable of mold material suppliers discuss how new offerings result in easier machinability, better weldabilty, increased strength and improved surface hardness.
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How Are NASCAR Richmond Sprint Cup Series and Amerimold Related?
This past Saturday I tuned into the Richmond NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Fox to watch #18 Kyle Busch take the race in his Joe Gibbs Racing, M&M, Toyota Camry!!!! And Mark Bringle, Technical Sponsor and Marketing Director for Joe Gibbs Racing will be one of our keynote presenters at amerimold on June 13, 2012 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.Technology Driving Concept to CarJoe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is one of the premier organizations in NASCAR, currently fielding three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams, three NASCAR Nationwide Series teams, two Motocross Teams and a driver development program.
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Complex Moldmaking Showcased at NPE2012
During NPE2012 a part from MPC, Inc.--a Tier 1 molder of automotive components--for which Industrial Molds Group of Rockford, IL, designed and built the mold won the "Single Part Award" in SPI's International Plastics Design Competition.
Read MoreThe Real Cause of Multi-Cavity Mold Imbalances
A lesson on shear induced melt variations ends some confusion regarding balancing runner systems for multi-cavity molds.
Read MoreThe Innovation Advantage
For mold shops, new opportunity can come in the form of innovative products and processes.
Read MoreThe American Mold Builder’s Association: Rebranding and Building Value
The hope is that its members are able to reach out to the association on almost any issue related to the industry—whether it is operational, financial or technical.
Read MoreFive Steps to Polish an Aluminum Mold
In time and with practice, each polisher will develop his or her own tricks and short cuts.
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