Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer

Macomb Community College: Smooth Sailing

After experiencing some rough seas, this program is back on course with modernized equipment and an upgraded curriculum.

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Extreme Tool and Engineering: Building Relationships, Fostering Growth

This moldmaker proves that dedication to its customers combined with a will to thrive in a global marketplace is the right formula to win the MoldMaking Technology 2006 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop.

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RPM International Tool and Die: An International Force

Although not a U.S. company, this moldmaker faces similar challenges as its American counterparts while providing concept-to-completion services for countries around the world.

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Ove Nielsen: A Standing Ovation!

This SPI Moldmaker of the Year 2005 honoree’s diligent work for the industry has spanned two continents.

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Jerry Fischer: Moldmaker Turned Educator

Forty years of moldmaking experience—from developing a two-cavity encapsulation mold to teaching CAD classes—lands this industry expert SPE’s Mold Designer of the Year 2005 Award.

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The Center of Automation

Macro pallet-mounted gage balls reduce overall costs in electrode machining/manufacturing and reduce leadtime by 25 percent.

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Looking Sharp

Advancements in cutting tool/toolholder construction yield better stability and higher accuracy to achieve greater feedrates and increased productivity.

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Extreme Tool and Engineering: Growth and Optimism Keys to Survival

This moldmaker takes it to the extreme with dedication, determination and a drive to succeed in a global marketplace.

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Taking Control of Finer Surface Finishes at Higher Speeds

An increased interest in five-axis machining—coupled with advances in controls and cutting tools—add up to finer surface finishes at higher speeds.

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Burning Bright

EDM experts reveal that trends in increased automation combined with unattended machining result in better accuracy and surface finishes in wire and diesinking EDM applications.

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Automation Increases Throughput

The addition of an automated cell helps moldmaker/prototyper increase efficiency and speed.

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Western Michigan University: Manufacturing Today's Engineers

A solid engineering curriculum coupled with strong industry support more than prepares mold designers and machinists for a career in moldmaking.

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