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Read MoreKey Elements of a State Skills Strategy
The second of a four-part educational webinar series from MMT, answering the question: What are the Most Effective Ways to Fill the Skills Gap? aired last month and is now available for download. The webinar focuses on an Industry-Driven Approach to Manufacturing Education to Fill the Skills Gap: Key Elements of a State Skills Strategy.
Read MoreMold Maker, Designer Recognized at Amerimold
SPE presented its moldmaker and mold designer of the year awards to Harry Raimondi of Bales Metal Surface Solutions (Downer’s Grove, Illinois) and Chris Hanes of Micro Mold Company Inc. and Plastikos Inc. (Erie, Pennsylvania).
Read MoreA Look at What You Missed
What happens at Amerimold stays at Amerimold. Well, that’s not true. Attendees return to their shops with what they’ve learned from the technical conference program and exhibit floor technology displays. Here is a look at what you may have missed.
Read MoreIncorporating 3D Printing
Technologies that give moldmakers the ability to test out a couple different designs before investing in the final tool.
Read MoreVIDEOS: Manufacturing Matters: Help Spread the Word
Those of us involved in manufacturing know how innovative, high-tech and fulfilling a career in this industry can be, but we need to spread the word to attract and retain that next generation of skilled workers. One way to do just that is video. Check out the latest release in an educational video series brought to you by many serving your industry.
Read MoreNew Video Shares the Excitement of Moldmaking
At Amerimold 2015, a new tool was debuted to help spread the excitement of careers in mold manufacturing.
Read MoreTaking the Stress out of Mold Validation
Millutensil highlighted the value of a specialty spotting press to today’s toolrooms for mold builders, molders and OEMs.
Read MoreEducation on Pulse Arc and Laser Welding for Mold Repair
Sunstone Engineering helps attendees learn the applications and benefits of both TIG and laser welding for mold repair.
Read MoreAnother Moldmaking Resource
I'm always on the hunt for leads and new sources of moldmaking information. I came across this one while milling around on the social media scene. It is called Mold Making Resource.
Read MoreBest Practices for Mold Cleaning
Mold maintenance is a big part of the mold manufacturing process. So much so, it is part of MoldMaking Technology's tagline: Engineer, Build, Maintain. Toolrooms across the globe are faced with mold dilemnas that can often be avoided with a little TLC, namely proper mold cleaning. I came across some very useful mold cleaning tips that I'd like to share.
Read MoreCopper Alloys for Injection, Thermoform and Blow Molds
June 23 at 2pm EST, MoldMaking Technology is hosting a webinar that will review the strengths and weaknesses of the copper alloys used in plastic molding today. Register here.
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