MMT Blog
More Than Moldmaking at PTXPO 2023
The Moldmaking Pavilion returns to the Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30, 2023, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, but there’s more to discover than moldmaking.
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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Justin Jagels
The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology’s EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Here’s one of them.
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Laser Welding Versus Micro Welding
The latest battle in finely detailed restoration/repair of mold materials.
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Five Strategies to Make Automation Affordable
Mold manufacturers can maintain their competitive edge by making smart capital investments in times of crisis.
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How to Generate the Ideal Tool Path for High-Level Accuracy and Finish
When a mold builder can’t compromise part accuracy and surface finish, CAM software with specialized programming strategies is essential.
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CT Scanning Helps Micro Molder Reduce Cost of First Article Inspections
CT scanning services performed by 3D ProScan, a division of NyproMold Inc. provides MTD Micro Molding with accurate, high-resolution internal and external measurements performed about seven times faster and at significant cost savings.
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Five-Axis Graphite Mill With Automation Debottlenecks Electrode Machining
Five-axis electrode cutting enabled Preferred Tool to EDM complex internal screw geometry on an insert that otherwise would have had to be outsourced.
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MMT Chats: Developing a Mold Engineering Apprenticeship Model
New mold design and 3D printing company wanted to partner with a local high school to train mold designers and a National Tooling & Machining Association Mold Design Group Apprenticeship was the answer. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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How to Polish Ribs for Proper Part Release
Using the right tools and abrasives is essential to polish a mold to the required final finish.
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Soft Wired: Cutting High Taper Angles with Wire EDM
Examine the wire’s properties to determine the right one for achieving the best cut.
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Making Quick and Easy Kaizen Work for Your Shop
Within each person is unlimited creative potential to improve shop operations.
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Metal AM Advances in Composite Tooling
Multiple metal additive technologies are gaining market acceptance and interest for composite tooling used in processes ranging from short-fiber injection to autoclave-cure prepreg.
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