January 2007 Issue
January 2007
Features
Featured articles from the January 2007 issue of MoldMaking Technology
Organizing Your Shop Through Communication
Visual communication is a key factor when choosing an organizational tool.
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How to Achieve Economical Five-Axis Milling
Although moldmaking has not had great incentives to invest in five-axis technology like the aerospace industry, there are still many reasons for moldmakers to adopt five-axis machining, and there are a few interesting software functions that help to make five-axis programming economical.
Read MoreLearning Outside the Shop
What better way to learn outside the shop than to attend some trade shows.
Read MoreJig Grinding, EDM or High-Speed Milling?
When evaluating new processes for mold manufacture, jig grinding is worth a second look as machine manufacturers have now added high accuracy features to guarantee repeatable results.
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Part Two of a Two-Part Series Optimizing Mold Performance And Maintenance Efficiency
The last three steps of a six-step process for strategizing for improvement in shop operations when it comes to how we maintain molds.
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Precision Manufacturing Institute: Specialized Training
This school works hand-in-hand with suppliers and shops—relying on their expertise and input to stay on top of industry trends and help develop a tailor-made curriculum in precision machining and moldmaking.
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Guidelines to Put Your Production Process on the Profitability Track
A top-down commitment to investigate new options for molding materials, release agents, training techniques and equipment is critical to reduce mold downtime.
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Advances in Hot Runner Systems Drive Innovations in Part Engineering and Styling
Design and performance capabilities of components fabricated in state-of-the-art molds enhance the appeal of new vehicles.
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Chicago Mold Engineering: In The Spotlight
Focusing on a niche in the automotive headlap reflector market—coupled with the most advanced technologies and mold manufacturing techniques—lights the way for this moldmaker’s 2007 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop.
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The Moldmaker’s Role in Controlling the Molding Process
How the toolmaker/mold designer can make the best choices when it comes to in-mold cavity sensing and control; how to do a good installation; basic functionality of the sensors; and, post installation care.
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