November 2007 Issue

November 2007

Cover Story

MoldMaking Goes Abroad

This being a non-IMTS year, we headed to the EMO 2007 exhibition in Hannover, Germany to get the metalworking scoop.

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Features

Featured articles from the November 2007 issue of MoldMaking Technology

A Copper-Nickel-Silicon-Chromium Alloy for Mold Tooling

A Copper-Nickel-Silicon-Chromium Alloy for Mold Tooling

A review of the physical and mechanical properties of one copper alloy system will help moldmakers better understand how this alloy will perform thermally and mechanically in applications.

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Twenty Years of Copper Alloys in Moldmaking

Twenty Years of Copper Alloys in Moldmaking

A look at where we are today with the integration of copper alloys in mold building.

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Employ Design for Manufacturability to Meet Project Challenges

Employ Design for Manufacturability to Meet Project Challenges

Bringing teams on board early results in met deadlines and budgets.

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Scott Peters: Plastics Personified!
Case Study

Scott Peters: Plastics Personified!

This distinguished industry veteran has spent more than three decades contributing to the moldmaking industry—receiving mounds of recognition for his efforts.

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How to Choose the Best Tools For Rework and Repair
FAQ

How to Choose the Best Tools For Rework and Repair

Pointers specifically for where hard welds need to be milled.

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The Role of Materials in Additive Fabrication
Leadership

The Role of Materials in Additive Fabrication

RP capabilities continue to expand with the development of new materials.

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Use Plunging to Increase Metal Removal Rates
Cutting Tools

Use Plunging to Increase Metal Removal Rates

Recent cutting tool innovation—as well as new CAM programming techniques—make plunging a more popular approach.

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Electronics Market Needs Complex Molds Fast
electronics

Electronics Market Needs Complex Molds Fast

Meeting the stringent requirements in the electronic/electrical products market improves moldmaker’s overall processes.

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The Most Important Part

Invest in employee retention.

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Digital Manufacturing’s Role in Today’s Mold Shop

Digital Manufacturing’s Role in Today’s Mold Shop

Mold manufacturers are seeing the benefits that low-volume digital manufacturing services can provide as a non-competitive alternative.

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Business Activity Continues to Rise

Business Activity Continues to Rise

Mold Business Index for September 2007

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