MMT Blog
Variable Density-Coated Tool Steel for High-Wear Molds
A mold builder can have an abundance of venting and fully dense solid areas in steel by using variable density sintering to eliminate gas trap defects in high-wear molds.
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Have You Heard of iWarriors?
iWarriors has been honoring severely injured soldiers since 2011. Check out all the fun and fraternity at the 2021 annual iWarriors Golf Outing and mark your calendars for the 2022 event.
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ICYMI, MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Plastics Engineering TA Teaches Value of Learning and Producing Not Perfection
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings on UMass Lowell Plastics Engineering Teaching Assistant Michael Shone as a guest for this MMT Chat to discuss moldmaking through the lens of academia. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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When to Use Solid Carbide Thread Mills or Indexable Thread Mills
Pointers for choosing solid carbide thread mills versus indexable thread mills.
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UMass Lowell Assistant Professor Shares Three Favorite Articles Used to Educate Incoming Moldmakers
MMT’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its top MoldMaking Technology articles and how this content has been valuable to their businesses.
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Introducing The MoldMaking Conference—Engineer, Build, Maintain, Manage
It's time to bring the MMT brand to life with in-person moldmaking-specific educational content at the MoldMaking Conference November 8-9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Workhorse Shrink-Fit Machines Yield Repeatability
Omega Tool Inc. switched to a toolholder/shrink fit system for better quality, improved repeatability and longer cutter life for its ultra-precise mold machining.
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MMT Chats: Using Data to Build Your Moldmaking Business and Stay on Top of Manufacturing Trends
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Jan Schafer, the Director of Market Research for Gardner Intelligence about her journey into market research, what led her to the world of moldmaking and plastics, the data and services her team offers and details on the premiere of MMT's Top Shops Benchmarking Program. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Transforming Moldmaking into Digital Industrial Manufacturing
Moldmaking and digitalization is at the core of this global industrial manufacturing company’s consolidation and diversification plan.
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Guidelines for Advanced Hot Runner Manifold Channel Design
Recent simulation research highlights the difference between a drilled, straight manifold channel design and a curved channel design produced via additive manufacturing.
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Compact Mold Components are Critical to Keep Connector Program Cost-Competitive in North America
Molded Precision Components relied on Heitec compact hot runner, valve gate systems to enable a mold to fit in small press’ limited daylight opening.
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How to Achieve the Best Mold Finish
A look at factors that impact the polishability of tool steels and recommendations for obtaining a high-gloss finish.
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