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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Optimizing Mold Design with Scanning Technology
How to use scanning as a primary source of data collection.
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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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Aerospace, Medical Expansions Solidify Niches
Dynomax Inc. has earned the prestigious AS9100 Revision C quality certification.
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Gate Selection Tips
Here we will review three gate types, which are selected based on the shape and size of the part and the resin being injected.
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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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