Christina Fuges

Christina Fuges Editorial Director

MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Journeyman and Apprentice Moldmakers Tag Team to Talk Continuous Learning and Doing

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings on Superior Tooling’s Journeyman Moldmaker Ben Johnson and Apprentice Moldmaker Isaac Wier as guests for this MMT Chats video interview to share their common paths into moldmaking, current challenges, continuous learning opportunities and future ambitions. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Education

Making Mentoring Work | MMT Chat Part 2

Three of the TK Mold and Engineering team in Romeo, Michigan join me for Part 2 of this MMT Chat on mentorship by sharing how the AMBA’s Meet a Mentor Program works, lessons learned (and applied) and the way your shop can join this effort. 

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Consumer

Information Is King—in the Shop and with the Customer—at A1 Tool

This mold builder uses information to improve its operation, molds, and customer service from data collection to data sharing.

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Leadership

ICYMI: MMT Chats: True Leadership Leads to Mentoring, Part 1

This trio from TK Mold and Engineering in Romeo, Michigan, joins me to discuss the role of leadership and culture in mentorship. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Analysis

MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with Intex Tooling Technologies

For this MMT Chat: 5 in 5—that’s 5 best practices in five minutes on ways to improve efficiencies—I chat with Robert Graup,  Toolroom Manager for Intex Tooling in Ontario Canada. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Mold Components

Tips for Tackling Mold Design, Machining, Cutting Tool and Wear Challenges

Tips for tasks ranging from reducing risk in part design and taking advantage of five-axis machining to refining cutting tool performance and reducing wear with guiding and centering systems.

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Growing AM's Presence in Moldmaking

Advanced Michigan mold manufacturer advocates for additive manufacturing in moldmaking through collaboration and education.

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Analysis

MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with Best Tool and Engineering

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges reveals 5 best practices for improving efficiencies within shops...in 5 minutes. Our guest is Joe Cherluck, President of Best Tool and Engineering in Clinton Township, Michigan. 

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Editorial

#MeetMeInChicago at Amerimold 2021

Amerimold 2021 on September 21-23 in Rosemont, Illinois, is set to bring together the critical mold manufacturing marketplace in one place for three days to share ideas, learn about new technology and build relationships. 

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Analysis

Leading Mold Manufacturers Share Best Practices for Improving Efficiency

Precise Tooling Solutions, X-Cell Tool and Mold, M&M Tool and Mold, Ameritech Die & Mold, and Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing, sit down for a fast-paced Q&A focused on strategies for improving efficiencies across their operations.

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ICYMI

MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with The Plastek Group (Tooling Divisions: Triangle Tool and Penn Erie)

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges has a quick 5-minute chat with Douglas Prischak, VP Global Tooling and Engineering for The Plastek Group in Erie, Pennsylvania, on five best practices for improving efficiencies. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Leadership

MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with NYX Inc.

This special MMT Chat series delivers five great tips and ideas from leading mold builders on ways to improve efficiencies with regards to technology, workforce development and business management, in a fast-paced 5-minute chat. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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