MMT Blog
Justifying a Mold Rebuild Using Collapsible Core Technology
Technical advantages prove there is ample reason to explore rebuilding—or retrofitting—traditional unscrewing tools.
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Is It Time for Some Preventive Mold and Hot Runner Maintenance?
Points to consider when planning preventive maintenance on a tool.
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Le Bac Plastic Mold: Old-World Craftsmanship and Modern Technology
Le Bac’s culture is one of creativity and teamwork that blends modern technology and Old World craftsmanship.
Read MoreCreating Constructive Change: Training
Training is the most discussed area in a shop with the least amount of action.
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Automation Division Paves Way to New Customers
Ohio-based FPM Tooling and Automation found new unconventional markets when it launched a division focused on automotive.
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Some Non-Partisan, Yet Totally American Advice For the New Congress
Bill Wood looks to the future, and what may be in store for mold makers over the next 12 months.
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Mold Business Index: Underlying Data Show Strong Index Components
The total Mold Business Index is a weighted average of the Sub-Indices for new orders, production, employees, backlog, exports, and supplier deliveries. The Mold Business Index (MBI) for October 2010 is 51.3.
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From the Field: Programming Software for Producing Playmobile Toy Molds
If it is still the norm in many tool- and moldmaking businesses to carry out programming either offline or directly on the machine, then the Playmobil example shows that a combination of both provides a lot of scope for creating and implementing new ideas.
Read MoreIt Is Time to Think About Business Continuity Planning
As the end of 2010 approaches, many businesses are taking some time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2011.
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Savings from the Front Lines: Rebuilding Saves Molders Money
This quarterly series features actual examples of a front-line mold building company presenting new approaches to improve the customer's profitability.
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Machine Tool Expandability Through Efficient Retrofitting
Considerations for determining if retrofitting is the appropriate and economical solution for your shop.
Read MoreSilicones Enhance Mold Design, Improve Performance
Silicones have been developed that provide primer-less adhesion to a variety of thermoplastic resins and are optimal for multi-component silicone-to-plastic molding.
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