Case Study
From the Field: The Right CAD/CAM Makes New Mold Manufacture Easier and the Entire Process More Efficient
Fine, tiny detailing demanded by model railway enthusiasts requires moldmaking tolerances in manufacturing scale models that are often tighter than those in the automotive industry. With the right CAD/CAM system creating the mold around the designed product takes approximately 30% less time than it did with the CAD/CAM system PECO used before switching to VISI.
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Industrial Molds Makes a Splash at amerimold 2012
Industrial Molds Group—the 2012 MoldMaking Technology magazine Leadtime Leader 2012 winner—reaped the benefits of exhibiting at amerimold.
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Pre-Engineered, Modular Tooling Helps Mold Shop Cost Effectively develop Caps and Closures
B&D Machine, Inc. (Tolland, CT) shares how Roehr Tool's ProtoBridge Tool provided a faster and more economical solution for prototyping a new product.
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Inspection Services Help Moldmaker Push the Envelope
“As technology moves forward, to be able to design and produce these parts you must be able to prove to the customer, through your inspection results, that they will work.”
Read More2012 Leadtime Leader Awards: M&M Tool and Mold: Niche Mfg Still Profitable
Surviving and thriving through an acquisition during a recession with an emphasis on lean principles and automation lands this former Leadtime Leader winner the MoldMaking Technology 2012 Leadtime Leader Award: Honorable Mention.
Read MoreCAD/CAM Package Tackles Surfaces/Shapes Accurately
“We don’t just design a part, we manufacture it, so it is important to us to take it all the way through the process with the same software.”
Read MoreMicro Inspection at Matrix Tooling
Various inspection and measurement resources help a moldmaker produce tooling for tiny molded parts.
WatchThe Canadian Association of Moldmakers: Sharing Experiences to Educate Industry
“Business concerns are expressed on a wide variety of topics to ensure the most ideal business climate. As the voice representing moldmakers, as well as the business community, the Association has a respected reputation at the Federal and Provincial level of government. We have an impressive record of successfully translating our ideas into action.”
Read More2012 Leadtime Leader Award Winners Announced at amerimold
In the Awards tenth year, we honor two outstanding mold manufacturers.
Read MoreRoush Manufacturing: Fueling Growth
An in-depth look at the operations, core competencies, and business strategies of Roush Manufacturing.
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