NPE 2024 Set to Showcase Solutions for 6 Key Moldmaking Trends

The moldmaking and plastics industries have undergone some changes in the past six years, all of which emphasize the importance of innovation and adaptability for competitiveness.

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How to Manage a CAD Library

Learn five ways to organize your mold design information.

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Machining

How to Implement Five-Axis Mold Machining for Higher Productivity, Versatility

Understanding the basics of five-axis capabilities justifies the investment, but exploring all the multi-axis machine benefits and approaches enhances the return on investment.

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Medical

Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing: A Story of Resilience, Growth and Innovation

This critical parts manufacturer, founded on solid tooling fundamentals, didn’t get derailed with the unexpected passing of the owner because leadership was already building a solid business, not just a good tool shop. Here’s how they managed change incrementally… and they’re not finished yet.

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Aluminum

How to Machine Aluminum Molds to Enhance Efficiency and Quality

Ways to optimize the machining process to fully leverage the benefits of an aluminum mold.

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How to Improve Your Current Efficiency Rate

An alternative approach to taking on more EDM-intensive work when technology and personnel investment is not an option.

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How to Customize an Interoperable Software Solution for Your Moldmaking Process

A connected software solution streamlines the moldmaking process by providing a unified source of design data, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors, with five key steps benefiting from this integration.

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Mold Maintenance Continues to Matter: Enhanced Training Program in a New Facility

I attended a MoldTrax mold maintenance workshop in 2019 and shared my experiences, and despite changes in ownership, the workshop's remarkable value endures, as discussed in a recent Q&A with the current leadership.    

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Hands-on Workshop Teaches Mold Maintenance Process

Intensive workshop teaches the process of mold maintenance to help put an end to the firefighting culture of many toolrooms.

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How to Implement a Remote Validation Process

A review of the setup and use of a remote mold validation kit.

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Marketing

MMT Chats: Simple Steps to Get Your Social Media Campaign Started

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Gail Now’s Chief Curiosity Officer Gail Robertson. We talk about the importance of using the curiosity tool to tell your stories as part of a marketing strategy that includes social media.   This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

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Highly Wear-Resistant Thread Milling Grade Promotes Difficult Material Cutting

The Walter USA Tiger·tec Gold grade WSM37G is most effective for machining blind-hole and through-hole threads in hard steel, stainless steel, cast iron and heat-resistant super alloys.

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NPE

University Programs Expose Next-Gen Students to Moldmaking, Plastics

NPE2024: The University of Massachusetts Lowell extends an invitation to its Alumni and Friends Reception to university alumni and industry professionals, highlights successful programs giving hands-on manufacturing experience.

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3D Printing

Freeform Injection Molding Now Integrated With Desktop Injection Molding Machine

Injection molding machine supplier APSX-PIM now offers a comprehensive desktop FIM package using Nexa3D’s technology to 3D print molds, design parts.

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Hybrid CAM Strategy Enables High-Quality, Efficient Mold Repair

As CAM technology requirements accelerate, and the market for additive/hybrid processes evolves, Open Mind highlights its hyperMILL for efficient repair or rework of molds.

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Precise, Surface-Level Cleaning Achieved Through Portable Laser

Housed in a 60-pound suitcase, Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase fiber laser makes cleaning parts simple, efficient and effective.

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Visual Search Application Instantly Locates Data Needs

VizSeek visual search technology enables users to avoid spending hours hunting through databases to locate drawings, or duplicate already-existing work when quoting or manufacturing injection molds.

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Cutting Tools

Thread Mill Line Expansion Intended for Challenging Threading Applications, Materials 

Emuge-Franken adds five thread mill cutting tool lines, detailed in a complimentary product guide, covering everything from nickel alloys and titantium, to tool steels and cast aluminum.

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Cutting Tools

Three-in-One Cutter Boosts Thread Milling Capabilities

Walter USA launches Thrill∙tec TC645 Supreme, which combines core hole drilling, chamfering and threading for mass production or small part runs.

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Hot Runners

Open Source Data Exchange Enabled With Hot Runner Control Unit

The Hasco Primezone H1281 range is now provided with an OPC UA interface for more control and automation, including advanced communication between unit and injection molding machines.

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