MMT Blog
Manufacturers for Fair Trade (MFT): United They Stand "or" Fighting The Good Fight
A group of moldmakers and manufacturers join forces to battle foreign competition and keep manufacturing alive and well in the U.S.
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HSM Hikes Moldmaking Productivity
Achieving the full benefit of high-speed, hard-mold machining requires insight into tools and processes.
Read MoreHow to Use Hot Runner Solutions to Help Your Customer
By offering creative, money-saving incentives to the customer, moldmakers can achieve an advantage over competitors.
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A New Form of Rapid Manufacturing
A new laminate tooling technology offers many advantages to moldmakers needing to produce "rapid tools" in a cost-effective manner.
Read MoreLaser Weld Repair of Molds
A nuclear weapons welding process is used to repair molds for the plastic injection mold industry.
Read MoreHow to Effectively Use CAD/CAM
In order for design engineers to fully use CAD/CAM to make parts, four key elements must be in place.
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Ensuring Mold Steel Polishability
When working on a project that requires high-quality texturing or surface finish, using an electro-slag quality material may be the best option for mold steel.
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Graphic Tool: Concurrent Engineering Generates Quick Mold Builds
Using the latest in technology and equipment concurrently adds up to sales aplenty - and an Honorable Mention in MoldMaking Technology magazine's Leadtime Leader competition.
Read MoreSave American Manufacturing: Fighting the China Syndrome
Grassroots organization pledges to bring manufacturing back to the United States and off of foreign soil.
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Eimo Americas: Combining Forces Multiplies Profits
A commitment to total automation and education earns this one-stop shop an A+ - and an Honorable Mention in MoldMaking Technology magazine's Leadtime Leader competition.
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Designing 48 Individual Cavities in One Mold Plate
In the innovatively designed multi-cavity mold described here, every cavity has its own plunger injection system, ensuring that each cavity is filled completely and accurately with the desired amount of melt.
Read MoreHow to Get There From Here
With the increase in production of large, heavy molds, moldmakers need a reliable way to move them off the shop floor.
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