MMT Blog
What to Look for in Aluminum Mold Alloys
The importance of strength, anodization, weldability, machinability, flatness and porosity to aluminum injection and thermoform molds.
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How to Prepare for the Rise of AM in Moldmaking
Mold builders should consider investing in three key areas to take advantage of the opportunities 3D printing presents.
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MMT Ask the Expert: Servo Control and Hot Runner Temperature Controller Best Practices
In this portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Vernon Moss answers some frequently asked questions on servo control and hot runner controllers. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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How to Use Automation to Minimize Mistakes and Speed Mold Build Process
A guide to capturing and reusing company knowledge and experience with software automation.
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MMT Chats: Using Predictable Manufacturing to Create a Mold Insert at IMTS
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges and Eden Tool & Eden Manufacturing President Dave Tomic sit down to discuss predictable mold manufacturing. Specifically, they discuss Eden Tool's machining strategy and the mold insert featured at IMTS 2022. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Moldmaking Industry GBI Ends August Flat
The August Gardner Business Index (GBI) indicated a lack of growth, having squeaked out a reading just barely above the line dividing expansion and contraction.
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Get Ready for IMTS With These Mold Manufacturing-Focused Exhibits
It’s always important to visit IMTS with a general plan of action. MMT editors help familiarize you with several machining, software, cutting tool, EDM and mold repair innovations that will be exhibited and are geared toward moldmaking.
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MMT Ask the Expert: How to Optimize System and Hot Runner Balance
In the first portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Sheldon Alexander answers some frequently asked questions on the fundamentals of system and hot runner balance and how to overcome challenges. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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Check Out MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed August Content
Here is a list of the most-viewed August content based on analytics – from high-speed machining, 3D printing and simulation to a moldmaking scholarship prize, standardization and circle segment milling. Take a look at what you may have missed.
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Bringing Market-Specific Engineering Experience to Every Project
Experience, acumen and attention to detail help Prodigy Mold & Tool create value and build long-lasting customer relationships.
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Reimagining Moldmaking with Technology
A look at some of the technology mold builders have expressed a growing interest in and are now actively investigating, including advancements in mold design, 3D printing, automation, machining, inspection and repair.
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Ten Things Mold Builders Should NOT Do
What you don’t do can be just as important as what you do, sometimes even more so. One thing great mold builders do is take note of what gets in the way of their success and stop doing it.
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