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Mega-Cell: Moldmaking Automation
The Mega-Cell is a production system that ties together all available opportunities to automate and control the process.
WatchMold Roughing
Tolerances and finishes on the Buss Precision's molds are tailored to the specific project, but most work is held to +/-.0002 tolerance on multi-cavity components, cavity, cores and parting lines.
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Raising the Bar on Better
A look at one project to move away from traditionally customized moldmaking toward a level of complete automation that raises the bar on accuracy, repeatability and control.
WatchTechnology Feast for the Eyes
A three-division approach, technology innovation and a grow-your-own skilled workforce allows this mold manufacturer to balance the entire moldmaking process—ensuring continued success and landing it this year’s 2013 Leadtime Leader Award Winner title.
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2013 Leadtime Leader Awards: Honorable Mention Micro Mold Company, Inc.: Partnering to Push the Limits
This mold manufacturer wins the 2013 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention title because it exceeds expectations with a team mentality—stemming from its youthful leadership working closely with skilled tradesmen—that sees customers, its sister molding company and industry associations as true partners.
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2013 Leadtime Leader Award Winners
Through this year’s Awards—presented by MMT and Progressive Components—we honor two outstanding mold manufacturers who demonstrate excellence in overall innovation, efficiency, quality and commitment.
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Take a Tour of Our 2013 Leadtime Leaders
Winner: Tech Mold (Tempe, AZ) and Honorable Mention: Micro Mold Co. (Erie, PA).
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Machining Techniques: Are You Finished Yet?
Have you ever heard that question? People who work in the mold and die industry have probably heard it more frequently than they would like to; however, great strides in cutting tool and machining techniques in the last couple of decades are enabling more “Yes” answers.
WatchPutting a Whole New Face on Mold Manufacturing
This year's 2013 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention mold manufacturer exceeds expectations with a team mentality--stemming from its youthful leadership working closely with skilled tradesmen--that sees customers, its sister molding company and industry associations as true partners.
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2013 Leadtime Leader Awards: Winner Tech Mold Inc.
A three-division approach, technology innovation and a grow-your-own skilled workforce allows this mold manufacturer to balance the entire moldmaking process — ensuring continued success and landing it this year’s 2013 Leadtime Leader Award Winner title.
WatchFinishing and Roughing Strategies
This tool finish mills at high speeds in a wide range of work materials.
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