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MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Journeyman and Apprentice Moldmakers Tag Team to Talk Continuous Learning and Doing
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges brings on Superior Tooling’s Journeyman Moldmaker Ben Johnson and Apprentice Moldmaker Isaac Wier as guests for this MMT Chats video interview to share their common paths into moldmaking, current challenges, continuous learning opportunities and future ambitions. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with The Plastek Group (Tooling Divisions: Triangle Tool and Penn Erie)
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges has a quick 5-minute chat with Douglas Prischak, VP Global Tooling and Engineering for The Plastek Group in Erie, Pennsylvania, on five best practices for improving efficiencies. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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MMT Chats: “If I Knew Then What I Know Now”
MoldMaking Technology editorial director Christina Fuges brings Ben Lampron of Metro Mold & Design to this MMT Chat to discuss a book to help our next generation jumpstart their futures while helping our seasoned pros attract and retain young talent by focusing on the whole person. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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How to Get Started with AI Integration
Before you dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI), you need the data, and before the data, you need to start at the beginning.
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On-Machine Inspection Eliminates Machine Interruption
Jingdiao’s online measurement and intelligent modification technology measures parts on the machine, eliminating interruption of the continuous production process.
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When It Comes to Shop Safety, Think Beyond Pallets and Blocks
More often than not when touring a shop I see a unique approach to solving an everyday problem. This time it was a shop full of big, heavy molds that were not sitting on pallets or blocks across the the floor. Instead, they were sitting on top of small, plastic feet.
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Automation Is for Small Manufacturers
Although there is constant talk about Industry 4.0 and automation, many smaller manufacturers I speak with are challenged with understanding and implementing these concepts. I came across this white paper that breaks down how to use available networking and automation technology to compete like the big guys.
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Want to Know How We Got to Industry 4.0?
Don Smith, Senior Tooling Manager with Scholle IPN North America, shares a quick history lesson on how we went from Industry 1.0 to Industry 4.0.
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How to Make the Switch from Negative to Positive Tool Offsets
Tips for changing from traditional touch-off methods to an offline presetter to optimize spindle times and reduce errors.
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Scratching the Surface of What Femtosecond Lasers Can Do
Providence Texture uses laser ablation with five-axis CNC lasers specifically designed for mold and part surface texturing, engraving, machining, and marking. Today the shop believes is it still only scratching the surface of its femtosecond laser technology capabilities.
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