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MMT Chats: Society of Plastics Engineers, Mold Technologies Division Update

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Richard Evans the Chair-Elect for the Society of Plastics Engineers, Mold Technologies Division (SPE MTD) to learn about the Division’s mission moving forward. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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MMT Chats: Launching a Mold Design Business During a Pandemic

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges hears the story of Richard Evans, owner of Reaction Plastics Solutions, who started his own mold design and engineering firm in 2020. Then scaled the operation to meet the rigorous demand of a rejuvenated plastics industry. Listen to hear the challenges he faced personally and professionally. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with Reaction Plastics Solutions

This special MMT Chat Series delivers five best practices in five minutes on ways to improve efficiencies. My guest today is Richard Evans, owner of Reaction Plastics Solutions in Statesville, North Carolina. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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MMT Chats: How Onboarding and Acquiring Lead to Growth

MMT Editorial Director, Christina Fuges sits down with Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing President Brian Bendig to discuss how he has grown the business with a three-step onboarding process and successful acquisitions. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Machining

MMT Chats: Using Predictable Manufacturing to Create a Mold Insert at IMTS

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges and Eden Tool & Eden Manufacturing President Dave Tomic sit down to discuss predictable mold manufacturing. Specifically, they discuss Eden Tool's machining strategy and the mold insert featured at IMTS 2022. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Machining

Quick Mold Change and LSR Tooling Trends

In this short but informational MMT Chat, MMT Editorial Director, Christina Fuges, sits down with Roembke Mfg. & Design Inc.’s Business Development Manager, Adam Shaal, to talk about a quick mold change solution, LSR tooling and the future moldmaker. 

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Education

MMT Chats: 3D Printing Molds and Training Moldmakers

MMT editorial director Christina Fuges and Westminster Tool vice president Hillary Thomas sit down to discuss Westminster Tool's successful partnerships. Get to know more about Westminster Academy and how molds make the world go round. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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MMT Chats: Moldmaking Scholarship Prize Honors Mike Eden's Passion for Manufacturing

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets the scoop about a moldmaking scholarship created to honor the late Mike Eden of Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Mold Materials

MMT Chats: Wepco's Journey with Metal 3D Printing

MMT's Editorial Director, Christina Fuges sits down with Wepco's director of manufacturing Support, Amanda Wiriya to talk about Wepco's journey with 3D printing and how the company brings awareness to the community about the growing moldmaking industry. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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MMT Chats: Educating Future Generations About the Plastics Industry

In this MMT Chat, I sit down with PlastiVan Educator, Mark Wolverton to discuss their strategy for educating future generations about the plastics industry. We include a balloon piercing demo and  PlastiVan success stories! This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Hot Runners

MMT Chats: Westfall Technik Talks Runnerless Micro Molds and More

Westfall Technik sits down with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges to discuss their new micro hot runner technology, the closeness of the moldmaking community and the importance of integration. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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MMT Chats: Apprenticeship Program Thrives by Offering Supportive Services and Success Coaches

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites team members of the JEVS Tri-State Apprenticeship Program (JTAP) to break down how their holistic approach to apprentice training works and what makes it different from other apprenticeship models. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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