Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer
How to Think Like an Owner and Drive Shop Success
An inside look at the steps to take to a new management style that will push your employees, management, owners and company to a higher level of productivity and success.
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Prodigy Mold & Tool: Taking Things One Step at a Time
Drive and determination results in a decade of success for this small moldmaker specializing in multi-cavity precision molds.
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Holders/Cutters/Inserts Combination Maximizes Productivity
A switch in cutting tools triples the output at a die stamping facility.
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SME Technical Communities: Serving Niche Markets
Eight technical groups each focus on a niche to better serve the needs of the moldmaking industry.
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Ivanhoe Tool & Die: Building a Brand
This moldmaker’s five decades of success “hinged” on its decision to focus on complex unscrewing molds.
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IDEAS, INC.: Good Thinking!
This moldmaker’s decision to venture into the rapid tooling market added up to rapid growth—and the winning of the 2006 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention: Small Shop for the second year in a row.
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Team Approach Is Key to Proper Inspection
Using a group rather than one person and changing the order of inspection is a win-win for this moldmaker—repeatable results with no rework.
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Ceramic Cutting Tools: A Cut Above
Continuous machining with new ceramic mill reduces machining time by 88 percent—saving time and money.
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MSI Mold Builders: Moldmaking Measured and Defined
A combination of lean strategies coupled with niche moldmaking garners this shop the MoldMaking Technology 2006 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention: Large Shop.
Read MoreNyproMold: From Art To Part and Everywhere in Between
This moldmaker’s humble beginnings as a prototype tool builder have expanded to include mold concept to completion in a number of markets.
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A.J. Tool Co. Inc.: Niche Moldmaking Meets High Expectations
Top-notch customer service combined with loyal, hardworking employees that work together toward continuous improvement land this moldmaker the MoldMaking Technology 2006 Leadtime Leader Award: Small Shop.
Read MoreBuying Used Equipment
Purchasing used equipment is a viable option for the smaller or start-up moldmaker who wants to expand his repertoire without a huge capital investment.
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