February 2010 Issue

February

February 2010

Cover Story

Public Relations: An Effective and Economical Promotion Tool

Having weathered a particularly challenging business climate for a decade, mold manufacturers that have survived have learned new ways to be more competitive and win new business.

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Features

Featured articles from the February 2010 issue of MoldMaking Technology

How to Hire the Right Mold Polisher
Basics

How to Hire the Right Mold Polisher

When it comes to mold polishing, every step is crucial.

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JMMS: A Family’s Legacy

JMMS: A Family’s Legacy

Over the past 23 years, JM Mold South (Easley, SC) has reinvented itself a number of times—beginning with a focus on consumer molds, a diversification into automotive molds, and a name change to JMMS as the torch passes from one generation to the next.

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3D Printing

Rapid Prototyping’s Role in Customized Manufacturing

A look at the future potential of additive manufacturing technologies you’ve come to know, as they enter the world of customizable products.

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Baffle Blades in Plastic Injection Molds

Baffle Blades in Plastic Injection Molds

Turbulent-flow plastic baffles eliminate blow-by, significantly improving cooling and cycle times.

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It Pays to Take a Close Look at Your Hot Runner Warranty

It Pays to Take a Close Look at Your Hot Runner Warranty

As innovative companies push hot runner technology forward, a solid warranty can provide the insurance you need to switch to a better hot runner supplier.

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How to Systematically Diagnose Mold Issues and Part Quality Variations
FAQ

How to Systematically Diagnose Mold Issues and Part Quality Variations

Apply fundamental plastic flow principles to troubleshoot your mold’s problems.

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Creative Moldmaking

Creative Moldmaking

A few months ago, I suggested that MoldMaking Technology sponsor an art exhibit comprised of molds and tooling.

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sales

Price vs. Cost: Why It’s Important to You and to Your Customers

Your marketing message is more important than ever—clues to what that is can be found in price and cost, and in your customers’ behaviors.

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Cutting to the Core of Medical Molds
Tool Steel

Cutting to the Core of Medical Molds

Hard milling intricate steel geometry for critical medical devices cuts to the core of suppler relationships.

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