Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer
LSR/LIM Molding: A Unique Niche
One moldmaker’s decision to venture into liquid silicone rubber/liquid injection molding makes it one of the few shops that can provide molds for liquid silicone.
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The Realities of Aluminum Tooling
Using aluminum tooling instead of traditional tools steels reduces cycle time and costs, but requires up-front, open communications between moldmaker, molder, material supplier and hot runner manifold supplier.
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Chicago Mold Engineering: “Head”ing Into the Future
With continued focus on its automotive headlamp reflector molds niche, CME relies on technology and equipment advancements to “drive” success.
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Material Matters
Hardness, machinability and strength are the bottom line as materials manufacturers and suppliers continue to reduce moldmakers’ leadtimes without sacrificing quality or cost.
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ABCO Tool & Die, Inc.: Eyes on the Prize
Continuing to focus on its specialty of producing optical molds, this mold-maker’s vision of becoming a resource to its customers is realized by equipment and technology upgrades.
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Automation Innovations
The use of automation continues to rise as mold manufacturers respond to industry demand of constantly shrinking leadtimes. Manufacturers and suppliers have taken action with better, faster equipment and processes.
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Market Looks Razor Sharp
Great strides continue to be made in the cutting tool/toolholder market that result in reduced benchtime and additional handwork, as well as heavier depths-of-cut—adding up to increased productivity and higher accuracy.
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Jim Meinert: An International Success
The world is his marketplace as this industry veteran goes from running an American mold shop to consulting clients in sales and marketing—here and abroad.
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Tech Mold Inc.: A Constant State of Flux
Embracing change and continuous evolution—in conjunction with fine-tuning its specialty over the years—is this moldmaker’s formula for long-term success.
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High-Speed Mill Keeps Tight Tolerances, Increases Efficiencies
Busy moldmaker turns to HSM to boost productivity and remain competitive in both the domestic and foreign arenas—and realizes time savings of up to 60 percent.
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Machining Madness: Advances in HSM
The industry’s demand for higher quality, faster turnaround times and lower prices in the last decade has resulted in dramatic improvements in high speed machining as well as controls and spindles.
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Alan Petrucci: An Industry Icon
Not content to rest on his laurels, this moldmaking veteran continues to immerse himself in the business for nearly half a century.
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