MMT Blog
Moldmaking Index Sets Second Consecutive Record High
June readings were propelled by accelerating expansion in new orders, backlogs, hiring and new orders activity.
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Correct Selection, Consistency and Coatings
As plastic part geometry requirements grow in complexity, appropriate equipment selection and advancements and keeping up with technology track records are recommended.
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30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Moldmakers
MoldMaking Technology recognizes 16 young professionals who are making an impact in the industry as moldmakers.
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2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Hot Runners
Hot runners deliver the material into the mold to make the part. These systems consist of hot halves, nozzles, gates and temperature controllers—all of which must be monitored, maintained and cleaned to guarantee a quality end product.
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MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Ownership Attitude and Eagerness 'Make It Happen' for this Moldmaker
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings Kingson Mold and Machine's Junior Moldmaker Austin Ramos as a guest for this MMT Chats video interview to discuss his spongelike learning that has helped him hone his project management, leadership, organizational and mentoring skills. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Troubleshooting "Actual" Hot Runner Controller Temperature
The root cause of a recent part defect was suggested to be the delivery of a melt that was too hot. The true root cause, however, was something else entirely.
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30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Company Owners and Management
Young leaders, from company owners to project managers, are breaking the mold in the manufacturing industry. MMT recognizes three of them that were nominated under the 2021 30 Under 30 Honors Program.
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2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Builders
A variety of processes are used to engineer, build, maintain, repair and manage a mold, which can be offered as standalone services to be contracted to complete a mold build—from design and machining to tryout and welding.
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2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment
A proactive maintenance plan to properly treat a mold to keep it running will decrease repair costs. Proper treatment of the mold’s surface is key to quality, corrosion-resistance, wear and tool life.
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MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Application Engineer Empowers Innovation
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Matsuura USA Application Engineer Nick Mitchell on this MMT Chat. He shares his passion for learning, reliance on mentoring, mission to change traditional mindsets when it comes to AM and his desire to put his industrial engineering background to work. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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30 Under 30 Honors Program: Engineering Leader Born from Exploration, Mechanical Inclination and Self-Reliance
This visual learner turned keen problem-solver quickly moves into an engineering role, helping to take the company's moldmaking to the next level.
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How to Sell Your Service
When selling your moldmaking services, it’s important to remember that all prospects are just like you. The gut check and the human touch are just a few ways to properly build those relationships.
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