Case Study

No-cost CAM Upgrade Gives Moldmaker Major Productivity Boosts

The latest version of Mastercam CAM software from CNC Software, Inc. contains several new features that will greatly improve productivity, especially roughing and fine finishing.

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Mold Materials

Equipment Investment Allows Moldmaker to Zero in Medical/Packaging Niches

Tech Mold Inc. (Tempe, AZ)—a manufacturer of high-volume, multi-cavity molds for the medical disposable, packaging (caps and closures) and consumer markets—has invested just under $1,000,000 on new equipment over the past six months. These new capabilities have allowed the company to refocus its efforts in the medical and packaging markets.

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Case Study

Moldmaker Hones in on Medical Projects

Matrix Tooling Inc. of Wood Dale, IL takes on projects others say can’t be done. It’s their niche. With about 70 percent of its business in the medical arena, their facility has a cleanroom for developing medical parts such as a smaller than four-inch long cartridge for a surgical stapler to suture veins.

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Case Study

Ralph Oswald of Chicago Mold is Named AMBA Mold Builder of the Year

The AMBA recently awarded Ralph Oswald, CEO of Chicago Mold Engineering Co. (CME), its prestigious Mold Builder of the Year award for 2012 at its annual convention in Grand Rapids, MI, this past May. I was honored to be present while outgoing AMBA president Mike Armbrust presented Oswald with this honor.

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Reigniting Interest in Manufacturing With a Full-Ride Scholarship Program

New program aims to “AMP” up the nation’s youth into entering moldmaking with the proper education and training—for free!.

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Analysis

CT scanning: A Differentiating Factor

NyproMold finds its growth in differentiation—including using CT scanning to look through parts with an accuracy of 5 to 7 microns, obtaining information that can speed the mold manufacturing process.

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Case Study

Lean Initiative Leads to Automated Metrology Solution

This cell has helped us reduce costs in the electrode manufacturing area—realizing a 26-month return on investment, which makes the justification for another system that much easier.

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Case Study

Helping Shops Get from Quote to Cash Sooner

Manufacturers should be focusing less on how to reduce labor costs, and more on looking at how to take time out of the process.

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Case Study

Linear Five-Axis at Die Tech & Engineering

Video about using linear motor 5-axis machines at Die Tech & Engineering in Wyoming Michigan near Grand Rapids. Simultaneous five axis contour milling of hardened tool steel.

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