Leadership
Making the Right Mold Material Selection for Thermal Management of Molds and Inserts
The engineering of a mold greatly determines the performance of the plastic injection molding process, because it directly influences cycle time and process productivity. Here we review why productive thermal management of a mold is essential in determining the cost-effectiveness of the molding process.
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Women in Manufacturing
Recently, I've noticed that I've been spending some quality time (unplanned) with a bunch of great women in manufacturing--from machine tool and cutting tool company representatives and marketing/agency contacts to mold shop owners and association leaders. All of whom are women in positions of power and influence and who share the same passion for manufacturing as I do. During a trip last week I learned about a "Women in Manufacturing" group, so I thought I'd pass on the information.
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Cutting Tool Considerations as Mold Complexity Increases
A look from the shop floor at some of the factors to consider during your cutting tool selection decision-making process to optimize your mold machining operations.
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Knock, Knock
Who’s there? Opportunity! If you are looking for ways to expand your business or operations, maybe it’s time to open your door to the opportunities knocking.
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Efficient Maintenance Requires a Calculated Plan
Advancing from a mold repair culture to a mold maintenance culture can only be fully supported with a companywide understanding of what the real costs are and what the real potential savings can be.
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How to Optimize Moldmaking Milling Operations
The lead angle of your cutter has a dramatic effect on not only the chip that you generate, but also the cutting forces in both the axial and the radial directions.
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There's an App for That
A familiar phrase that brings to mind a familiar sight: the touch screen. The use of touch screen controls for their user friendliness is an emerging trend , but when it comes to DMG MORI SEIKI's new CELOS technology the touch screen is only the beginning of its innovation.
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Trend in Two-Shot Molds
MMT's 2013 Leadtime Leader Winner Tech Mold is reporting that they are seeing more demand for two-shot molds as customers look for ways to reduce cost-to-manufacture and improve quality by eliminating secondary operations.
Read MoreSiemens and KUKA Announce Cooperation
Joint solutions offered: integrated, operator-friendly loading of machine tools using robots; integration of robotics and CNC solutions for machining workpieces with robots; strengthening the fundamental idea of integrated production processes; and, development of new applications in lightweight construction.
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MoldMaking Technology's September Issue Is Now Available
The digital September issue of MoldMaking Technology magazine is now available. The cover story highlights how even the smallest mold shop can afford an integrated shop floor management system that allows for the management of every business transaction. Other content covers automation, machining and cutting tools with video components.
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