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CAM Code Is Key to Precision Mold Machining
The intuitiveness of Mastercam’s CAD/CAM interface streamlines training and advanced programming for intricate fishing tackle products from Venom Outdoors.
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2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Materials
Proper selection of the appropriate mold material is critical to manufacturing a high-quality mold. Tool steel, aluminum, copper and alloys are some of the materials used.
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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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2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Components
Mold components make the mold work and the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product. Key components include mold bases, pins, ejectors, lifters, bushings, guides and alignment devices.
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2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Additive Manufacturing
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, simplifies the moldmaking process by making mold inserts, mold components, end-use parts and ancillary equipment.
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MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Adding Skills and Enjoying the Moment
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites M.R. Mold & Engineering Technical Center Manager Valeria Magadan as a guest on this MMT Chat. Val shares her journey to moldmaking, the daily challenges and what she likes best about her career so far. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, A Little Perfection and Patience Go a Long Way
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites F&M Tool and Die’s Wire EDM Lead Matt Lizotte as a guest on this MMT Chat to share how he landed in moldmaking, how he went from running one wire EDM to 6 very quickly and his goal to set up systems and procedures to more easily pass on his knowledge to the next generation. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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MMT Today Email Service Updated
MoldMaking Technology is beginning the process of migrating MMT Today delivery to a new e-mail service provider. Check your spam folder.
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2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Machining
Machining (via the machine tool and cutting tool) shapes metal workpieces. Understanding both traditional and advanced machining techniques is critical to overcoming the various dimensional and finish challenges.
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PODCAST: Molding a Network While Supporting Moldmaking
I have to say, I’m a bit embarrassed when someone describes a conversation with me as “high energy” … but I’ll take it. Hopefully, that’s just my passion for the moldmaking community coming through. And of course, I can't turn down an opportunity to talk about this group of innovators and problem-solvers, so here I go again.
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MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Moldmaker Apprentice Working His Way to Lead Toolmaker
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings on Westfall Moldmaker Apprentice Anthony Fabbri as a guest for this MMT Chat. He shares his enthusiasm for moldmaking, how he’s put his welding experience to work and how much he depends on patient mentors to continually learn. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: EDM
EDM refers to wire, sinker and small-hole electrical discharge machining. Components include drives, generators, programming, flushing, wires, electrodes, graphite, filters and fluids.
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