Sherry Baranek Contributing Writer
The Need for Speed
The trend for higher speeds in machining technology has moldmakers scrambling for the cash to purchase this equipment and the subsequent training to bring them "up to speed".
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Mold Refurbishing - Out With the Old and in With the New!
While sending a mold out for repair may cost some time and money up front, in the long run, the shop will benefit from a mold that's "just like new" at a fraction of the cost of a new mold.
Read MoreService With a Smile
Suppliers are thinking of innovative ways to expand customer service programs - offering total support for a machine tool's lifespan.
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The Heat is On
A survey of the industry reveals what moldmakers have on their hot runner wish lists this year, as well as what new products and technologies hot runner companies predict are going to be "hot" in 2001.
Read MoreCan't We All Just Get Along?
MoldMaking Technology's EAB dispenses advice on how to improve the often-tumultuous relationship between moldmakers and molders.
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Going Against the Grain: Low Cavitation Vs. High Cavitation
An injection mold expert speaks out against high-cavitation molds. There is a time and a place for them, he contends, but they should not be chosen for financial considerations alone.
Read MoreWhat's in Store for 2001: Editorial Advisory Board Speaks Out
Time compression coupled with new cutting-edge technologies and materials are on the horizon as the weapons moldmakers will use to remain competitive and thrive in a global marketplace.
Read MoreThe EDM Forecast: Sunny Skies
Despite the growing popularity of alternative technologies, new trends in EDM automation and product efficiencies guarantee its continued use well into the new millennium.
Read MoreFarm Out Your Mold Bases And Concentrate on the Little Things - Inserts, Cores and Cavities
Faced with the incessant challenge of shortening lead-times, more and more moldmakers are turning to outside sources for their mold bases and reaping the rewards of this decision: savings in time, money and headaches
Read MoreWelding Copper Beryllium Molds: What You Must Know
Beryllium is a harmful element and warrants caution when welding.
Read MoreMold Tryout - Ensure That Your Mold Makes the Grade
As moldmakers try to survive and thrive in this fiercely competitive business climate, it makes sense to offer their customers the most complete service possible.
Read MoreUsing a Network of Outsourcers Concurrently Helps Moldmakers Shorten Delivery Times
With demand at an all-time high for shorter delivery times, many moldmakers feel finding the latest equipment is the answer to accommodate their customers' needs
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