MMT Blog
Making the Jump to Five-Axis Machining Easier
Recent CAM software advances make five-axis machining easier than before.
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Diamond-Like Carbon Mold Coatings for Increased Durability
Hardness, wear resistance, deposition temperature and uniformity are the main elements to consider when choosing a coating for mold components.
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Tool 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.
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The 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 MoreEquipment Investment Trends
For businesses needing new equipment this year, the following are 10 equipment acquisition trends to help with their strategic equipment acquisition plans.
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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Great News from NPE2012—Work is Coming Back to the U.S.!
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