MMT Blog
The Evolution of an Invention
The next generation of the Tie-Not balloon tying device—developed, designed, prototyped and molded by a mold base shop owner and his wife—posed many challenges due to the complexity of the mold design.
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Micro Machining: One Cutter Geometry Does Not Fit All
Learn why truly optimized micro machining requires cutter geometries designed specifically for that task and for the particular workpiece material.
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Conformal Cooling: Another Tool to Build a Better Mold
Moldmakers are just starting to scratch the surface of what can be done with conformal cooling, which involves an additive approach.
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How to Choose the Right Drill
Technical and business considerations when selecting a drill for mold machining.
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The Right Side-Gating Solution Delivers Maximum Value to Your Customers
When it comes to side-gate hot runners, it is important to look at the options, their benefits and then compare against your customer’s needs.
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International Plastics Design Competition Gets Underway as Entry Submission Opens at PlasticsDesign.Org
Organized by SPI, the 2nd IPDC Will Culminate at NPE2012 with a Prominent Display of Submitted Parts or Products and a Gala Awards Presentation
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Machinery Companies Will Be Exhibiting and Operating Lots More Equipment at NPE 2012 than in 2009
With ‘The Return of the Machines,’ Visitors Will Have More Opportunities to Gain a First-Hand, Hands-On Understanding of New Plastics Processing Technologies
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International Plastics Design Competition at NPE2012
The International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC) debuted at NPE2009 with great success. With more than 40 entries on display at the show and fifteen awards presented—including a People's Choice category that attracted more than 10,000 votes—innovation in plastics design took center stage.
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