August 2010 Issue
August 2010
Features
Featured articles from the August 2010 issue of MoldMaking Technology
Practical Solutions To Common Machining Problems
Matching the roughing algorithm and tooling to the milling machine being used to machine the part is critical for high productivity.
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What Is the ROI Of 3-D Scanning?
A moldmaker wanted to re-qualify used molds to see if they needed refurbishing, and if so, where to make the corrections.
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Forecast for Recovery Remains Unchanged
The Mold Business Index (MBI) for June 2010 is 45.1.
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Electric Valve Gates Deliver Higher Speed and Precision
For productivity increases, faster speeds and more control over material flow, this hot runner technology is worth a look for cleanroom applications.
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A Sticky Situation: What Surface Treatment Do I Really Need?
Over the years, and more times than can probably be counted, customers call from all over to order various surface treatments for their molds, without knowing what is truly needed to make their molds run better and more efficiently.
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Molder Only Runs One Mold with Fast Servo Motor— Instead of Two
About this series: For those charged with raising the sales of a mold building company, differentiating one’s company from the competition is fundamental. This quarterly series features actual examples of the front-line representative of a mold building company presenting new approaches to improve the customer’s profitability.
Read MoreCreating Constructive Change
There are mold shops in the U.S. that are growing and thriving.
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Simulation Software: A Virtual Methods Testing Lab for New Opportunities
NC verification and simulation software has been available to manufacturers for more than 20 years, yet most NC programmers do not take full advantage of the benefits it can offer.
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