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Throwback Thursday: Using Industrial CT Scanning to Reduce Preproduction Inspection Costs
For this Throwback Thursday, a look at the analyses that have been found to benefit major automakers, tiered suppliers and moldmakers.
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Multi-Level Inspection Yields Valuable, Data-Driven Results
Advanced inspection technologies are as central to the operations of Matrix Tooling Inc. as machining.
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Maintenance Matters: Cultivating Craftsmanship
Toolroom managers need to help repair technicians become skilled mold troubleshooters and craftsmen rather than tooling replacers and cleaners.
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Throwback Thursday: Codes of Conduct
Culture is a topic that comes up a lot in conversations among mold builders, so I felt this throwback to an article on the communication/teamwork chasm was worth a second look.
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Amerimold 2017: Plastics Exhibitors Promoted Products, Too
Amerimold had it all this year—or should I say it had MORE than ever before. While metalworking tools, materials and systems reigned supreme, the plastics side of the equation was also well represented.
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Learning About Machines and Systems Up Close
Amerimold 2017 had many new and different activities for attendees this year, including demos and presentations about machines and systems to help moldmakers optimize their processes and get higher-quality results.
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2017 Leadtime Leader Awards Winner: Graphic Tool Corp.
Leadership changes set this mold manufacturer on a path of renewed purpose, fueled by data-driven, lean methodologies and deliberate, quality-controlled production.
WatchAdvanced Mold Welding: Sharing Decades’ Worth of Lessons Learned
Our new contributor considers welding a vital part of moldmaking and plans to share his experiences.
Read MoreInternational Perspective: The Electrochemical Mold Polishing Advantage
This process is said to reduce surface roughness caused by porosity, micro-cracks and the EDM recast layer by as much as seven times.
Read More2017 Leadtime Leader Awards Honorable Mention: Concours Mold Inc.
This Canadian mold manufacturer identifies teamwork and quality as critical to its ability to drive continued success.
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