Videos
New Recruitment Tool on How Moldmaking Careers Make a Difference
The concept was to allow young professionals currently working in our industry to share their own personal journeys and thereby help educate a future generation of workers about the fulfilling, lucrative career opportunities available in mold manufacturing. We thought the best way to convey these stories would be through a video, so we sought support from key moldmaking organizations to help this idea come to life.
WatchHot Runner Repair and Maintenance Training
Successful hot runner repair requires a higher level of precision, understanding and accuracy that can only be accomplished in a systemized approach that utilizes accurate documentation of the critical elements of manifold work.
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MoldMaking Matters: Your Career Can Make a Difference
Watch the Video: This recruitment tool highlights careers in moldmaking and is designed to attract the next generation of workers.
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Flexible High-Speed Mold Machining
Use this planning guide to identify the right double-column machining center to fit your mold machining needs.
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The Three Ts of "Growing Your Own"
It takes a team, tours and training to develop a feeder system that attracts and keeps a young talent pool.
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Hot Manifold Repair: What’s so Tough about it?
Maintaining a typical hot runner system takes mold maintenance skills to the next level.
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Checklist for Long-Reach Toolholders
Moldmakers hoping to avoid problems such as chatter, poor tool life and molds that fail quality control muster need to consider a variety of factors when selecting a long-reach toolholder.
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Adopting a Production Mindset
An HMC with a pallet changer and modular fixturing system has streamlined job change-overs at this Tier 2 automotive toolmaker.
WatchTestimonial about a New HMC
CS Tool Engineering, a mold manufacturer in Cedar Springs, Michigan, credits the addition of a Makino a82 HMC with a pallet changer and modular fixturing system for reducing setup time by half.
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Maximize Process Efficiency
Cooling simulation tools can help companies evaluate thermal management early to make informed decisions that will lead to reduced risk downstream.
WatchMulti-Flute and High-Feed
With the right cutter and dynamic cycles, shops can increase metal removal rates by as much as 500 percent compared to traditional machining methods.
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