Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer

Case Study 1 Apr 2002

Canadian Association of Moldmakers

Committed to advancing the industry, CAMM invests in apprenticeship programs and works to increase industry awareness to the general public.

Machining 1 Apr 2002

Miniature Tool & Die: Good Things Come in Small Packages

Micro molding and micro EDM'ing help a moldmaker fine-tune its niche and double sales in a year's time.

Business Strategy 1 Apr 2002

Setting Up Shop in Mexico

Moldmakers and suppliers weigh in on the pros and cons of establishing satellite operations south of the border.

Tool Steel 1 Apr 2002

Hanging Tough

Fallout from the recent imposition of tariffs on steel imports may raise domestic steel prices and further drive business out of the country.

Business Strategy 1 Mar 2002

SPI Wraps up Mexican Trade Mission

Moldmakers travel to Mexico to learn the pros and cons of establishing operations in another country from the experts who have been through it.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Copper and Graphite Electrodes

Both copper and graphite provide approximately the same end result, so it is important for a shop to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each material in order to discover what would work best in their shop floor environment.

EDM 1 Jan 2002

EDM Brokers: Providing Matches Made in Heaven

Brokers marry buyers and sellers without using machinery dealers - resulting in both parties making a better deal.

Business Strategy 1 Jan 2002

Crown Mold & Machine: Success Lies in Diversification

Treating its customers and employees like royalty, this moldmaker's niche markets are its formula for success.

Business Strategy 1 Dec 2001

Everson Tool: Controlled Growth is Key to Success

A move into a new facility and a focus on lean manufacturing doubled Everson's sales within three year's time.

Business Strategy 1 Nov 2001

Opportunity Knocked and Derek Beattie Answered

A moldmaker's love of computers translates into mold design expertise.

Workforce Development 1 Nov 2001

Waukesha School Influences Winners

Within the past four years, three Waukesha tech school graduates have won the coveted NTMA apprenticeship award - quite a testament to the school's curriculum and faculty.

1 Oct 2001