October 2023 Issue

October

October 2023

Digital Edition
How to Automate Process and Design
Cover Story

How to Automate Process and Design

Moldmakers can improve their operations and stop wasting time by taking these six steps for process and design automation.

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Features

Featured articles from the October 2023 issue of MoldMaking Technology

How to Use Thermal Management to Improve Mold Cooling

How to Use Thermal Management to Improve Mold Cooling

A review of common mold cooling issues and possible solutions, including 3D printing applications.

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Take Time to Save Time: 6 Steps in Mold Design to Reduce Back-End Troubleshooting

Take Time to Save Time: 6 Steps in Mold Design to Reduce Back-End Troubleshooting

Westminster Tool shares how the one week it typically takes to perform these six steps in the design phase can save three weeks or more in an overall tool build.

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Laser Welding Repairs Micro-Threaded Inserts Fast

Laser Welding Repairs Micro-Threaded Inserts Fast

Moldmaker/molder Medbio LLC sent unscrewing cores with damaged micro-threads out for repair via laser welding and polishing, slashing nine weeks off lead time to produce new inserts.

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What Is the 2023 “Customs & Practices of the Moldmaking Industry Guide”?
Editorial

What Is the 2023 “Customs & Practices of the Moldmaking Industry Guide”?

Are you aware of the updated “Customs & Practices of the Moldmaking Industry Guide”?

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The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining
3D Printing

The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D-printed parts.

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Openness to New Manufacturing Techniques Gives Mayer Tool & Engineering a Competitive Edge
Profile

Openness to New Manufacturing Techniques Gives Mayer Tool & Engineering a Competitive Edge

This Michigan mold builder adapts, problem solves, brainstorms and collaborates to exceed customer expectations.

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Five Benefits of Aluminum Tooling
Mold Materials

Five Benefits of Aluminum Tooling

Aluminum molds are worth a second look as a viable means to swiftly and cost-effectively get products to market.

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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet Board Member James Jergens, Ascend Innovative Mold

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet Board Member James Jergens, Ascend Innovative Mold

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet James Jergens.

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Contraction is the Consistent Trend for Moldmaking
Ecomonics

Contraction is the Consistent Trend for Moldmaking

The August Gardner Business Index (GBI): Moldmaking saw more of the same contraction activity that has been reported the last four months.

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