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SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, MMT Surprise

This week's slideshow is an MMT 'Surprise' Showcase, editor’s picks for the week.

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Throwback Thursday: Improving Ejector Plate Alignment

Some concepts are worth a second look like this new alignment system that is said to be able to provide a more reliable mold by reducing wear on the moving ejector components.

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Mold Components

Caring for Hydraulic Cylinders

Preventive maintenance on these important components will help keep a mold running.

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Cutting Tools

Achieving Maximum Cutting Tool Life

Getting the most from cutting tools requires high performance from all elements of the entire cutting system.

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Case Study

Faster Cornering in Cavity Hogging Boosts Capacity

With a cutter capable of plowing through the corners at full speed, a Michigan moldmaker says it has doubled rough-milling throughput, freeing up machine time for mechanical polishing instead of tedious handwork.

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Machining

A Low-Cost Approach to Machine Monitoring

Retrofit technology allows a shop to outfit existing machinery with the ability to collect and relay data remotely.

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Machining

MTD Micro Molding

This shop specializes in building molds for tiny parts with such complexities as 0.1-mm walls, 0.025-mm corner radii and holes as small as 0.051 mm in diameter.

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Machining

Larger VMCs Allow Small Shop to Go Bigger

Two Kitamura machines immediately gave this Michigan shop the ability to win jobs that were previously too large to even bid on.

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Automation

Keeping the EDM and Holiday Lights Burning

With Christmas right around the corner, some holiday spirit found at Industrial Molds Group inspired this blog.

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Basics

Understanding Self-Lubricating Components

Recognizing that they are essentially conventional components with lubricant added in the form of graphite will help the molder realize their significant benefits.

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