September 2024 Issue

September 2024

Digital Edition

4 Cutting Tool Challenges and Solutions

A combination of cutting tool carbide, coating and geometry helps tackle four mold machining challenges and improve cutting performance.

Features

Featured articles from the September 2024 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Ecomonics 8 Aug 2024

Moldmaking Activity Accelerated Contraction in July

July’s moldmaking index accelerated contraction for the third month in a row, though the magnitude was considerably less than last month.

Case Study 19 Aug 2024

In "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding

Alpine Advanced Materials used a desktop 3D printer and the freeform injection molding process to reduce prototype tooling production time and cost for its customers.

FAQ 4 Sep 2024

How to Optimize Mold Finishing

Circle segment technology requires fewer tool paths, improving surface quality and increasing cutting tool life.

9 Aug 2024

Moldmaking Industry's Path Amid Economic Shifts

Entering the second half of 2024, moldmakers navigate challenges and opportunities with plastics industry resilience and potential economic surprises providing hope.

Editorial Board Insight 14 Aug 2024

Navigating the Future of Mold Design and Manufacturing

What follows is a Q&A with Justin Jagels, an MMT EAB member and owner/president of J Squared Design Services LLC.

Editorial 12 Aug 2024

5 Moldmaking Metalworking Trends

Five trends helping to reshape the industry’s future by changing how mold builders work while opening the door to new opportunities.

Mold Components 18 Sep 2024

Preloading Slides for Optimal Mechanical Performance

Engineers use properly preloaded bolts, blocks, springs and side-action cores to enhance functionality and reliability in various mechanical systems.

Mold Materials 6 Sep 2024

Overcoming Barriers to Automation Integration in Precision Moldmaking

It’s easy to imagine the advantages automation offers the moldmaking process, but it's challenging to change one’s mindset, develop a plan and invest.

Profile 28 Aug 2024

R&D Drives Innovation and Problem-Solving at Michigan Blow Mold Builder

Mid-America Machining focuses on reshaping designs, “right weight" initiatives, continuous improvement and process refinement to enhance moldmaking efficiency.