February 2004 Issue

February 2004

Cover Story

Making Continued Progress

SAM's joint effort with other pro-manufacturing organizations and activities helps membership grow.

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Features

Featured articles from the February 2004 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Technology and Skill Are Keys to Mold Shop Success
Mold Materials

Technology and Skill Are Keys to Mold Shop Success

In a driven and changing mold industry, a secret weapon has helped one mold shop to excel and grow.

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Knowledge-Based CAD/CAM: Separating the Hype from True Machining Intelligence

Knowledge-Based CAD/CAM: Separating the Hype from True Machining Intelligence

CAD/CAM systems that incorporate knowledge-based machining increase moldmaking efficiency by requiring less time to program parts.

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Bill Matteson: Climbing the Moldmaking Ladder

A long and diverse career takes this industry veteran from the shop floor to the classroom.

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How to Use Indexable Tooling to Optimize Finishing Operations

How to Use Indexable Tooling to Optimize Finishing Operations

High-quality indexable insert end milling systems offer moldmakers considerable cost-advantages for many finishing operations.

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Summit Mold: Better Not Bigger

Using the latest technology and a team effort approach yields sales aplenty-and an Honorable Mention in MoldMaking Technology magazine's Leadtime Leader competition.

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Preparing for the Future

Annuities can help moldmakers manage their income during retirement.

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Packaging

Leadtime Leader Q&A: Service with a Smile

MoldMaking Technology's 2003 and 2004 Leadtime Leaders reveal the value-added services that keep their shops busy and profitable.

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Century Die: Forging Ahead

Century Die: Forging Ahead

Manufacturing blow molds has kept this moldmaker in the black for more than fifty years-and has earned them an Honorable Mention in MoldMaking Technology magazine's Leadtime Leader competition.

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Machining Variables Influencing High-Performance Wire EDM
EDM

Machining Variables Influencing High-Performance Wire EDM

While EDM speeds today are impressive, there are a number of machining variables that influence the machining speed of the wire EDM.

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Across the Bench: One-Man Solution

Across the Bench: One-Man Solution

A tool specifically designed to make tooling removal a quick, safe, one-person job helps moldmakers get jobs done quickly and efficiently.

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