Maintenance & Repair
Part Three of a Three-Part Series Detecting, Repairing and Preventing Water Leaks
Clear cut methods that prove effective on troublesome installations.
Read MoreDetecting, Repairing and Preventing Water Leaks--Part 2 of 3
Probable causes and repair methods with an eye on preventative measures.
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Controlled Metal Build Up Process for Generation, Modification and Repair of Molds and Dies
The controlled metal build up (CMB) process—a technology developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT (Aachen, Germany).
Read MorePart One of Three: Detecting, Repairing and Preventing Water Leaks
How to improve your leak detection methods.
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It’s Gut-Check Time for Tool Builders
It’s time to adapt or die as business evolution dictates development of new business and manufacturing approaches.
Read MoreEvaluating Mold Repair Skills
The keys to proper mold repair on-the-job training are an organized, systematic shop atmosphere, and an understanding of mold repair skills requirements and the mold characteristics that challenge those requirements.
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Extreme Tool and Engineering: Building Relationships, Fostering Growth
This moldmaker proves that dedication to its customers combined with a will to thrive in a global marketplace is the right formula to win the MoldMaking Technology 2006 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop.
Read MoreCorrective Action Analysis
How to properly format a corrective action report in your shop database
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The Value of a Shop’s Welding Policy
To put the appropriate welding policy in place, you need to choose the right welder—someone who is familiar with tool steel and has a working knowledge of molds.
Read MoreMold Building Without Rule Breaking
Push the mold in the beginning of the build process to discover any weaknesses before it gets to the molder.
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