MMT Blog
The National Association of Manufacturers: Advocating Leadership and Involvement For Moldmakers
The NAM keeps moldmakers on top of government and legislative issues that are imperative to know to successfully run a shop in today's global marketplace.
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It's a Material World
Strength, hardness and machinability are the common buzzwords that come into play when examining the new materials on the market.
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Design Criteria for Using Copper Alloys in Molds
The extent of copper alloy use, the success of its application and the life of the components are determined by the selected alloy in combination with the design of the application.
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Plunge Milling Saves Time on Big Mold Cavities
By using a plunge mill, what used to take four hours now takes only 30 minutes—and stretches mold feedstock.
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Part Three of a Three-Part Series Laser Beam Hardening: A Flexible Tool for Wear Protection
The development of a new laser beam scanning system for the heat treatment of tool steels and various metals.
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Lessons in the Use of Electroformed Nickel Tools
Solutions to problems moldmakers face with today’s styling requirements in the instrument panel tooling industry.
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Improve Shop Efficiencies with The Right Material Supplier
What to look for when choosing a single source for your product needs.
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A Shortcut for Improving Toolroom Efficiency
Developments, strategies, processes and technologies are available to help ensure an efficient toolroom.
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Improved Profitability through Process Improvement
Hard milling, automation and magnetic workholding are a winning combination.
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Designing the Mold: The Foundation for Success
The impact of different mold materials with regard to cooling; how to determine waterline placement for optimum cooling; placing cooling where heat is concentrated in the part; and, how to select a mold base sized for the machine being used.
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IDEAS, INC.: Thinking Outside the Box
Entering the rapid tooling market resulted in a rapid growth spurt for this moldmaker—earning them the 2005 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention: Small Shop.
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Breaking the Mold in Mold Development
Integrated analysis capabilities streamline mold design.
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