August 2001 Issue

August 2001

Sub-harmonic Stress Relief Improves Mold Quality
Cover Story

Sub-harmonic Stress Relief Improves Mold Quality

The quality of the mold lies mostly beneath the surface of the steel. By using sub-harmonic stress relief, moldmakers can improve mold quality - enhancing machine stability, long-term shape stabilization and the mold's resistance to cracking in service.

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Features

Featured articles from the August 2001 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Apprentice Training Needs Something Different

A molder who participated in the SPI trade mission to Asia last year shares some of his observations of the worldwide moldmaking industry.

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Tool Steel

Pre-hardened Tool Steel Saves Time and Money

Using NAK 55 standard mold bases allows moldmakers to focus on crucial core and cavity work.

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Hot Runners

Mold Base Advancements Set a New Standard

Further standardization and more options allow moldmakers to concentrate on fine detail.

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Leadership

How to Tackle the Labor Shortage and Training Issues

Quality management is a task that needs to be directed from the top down - with managers and supervisors ensuring that employees have the necessary skills to be productive members of the team.

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Busy Work No More

Busy Work No More

Let an expert manage your inventory so that you can concentrate on the craft of moldmaking.

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Built-In Quality

This month MoldMaking Technology magazine asks its readers how to ensure the quality of a mold.

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Motivating Your Environment Enables Earnings
Marketing

Motivating Your Environment Enables Earnings

A company is only as strong as its employees. Understanding their needs and concerns can be positive for both the working environment as well as company profits.

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A Stellar Hot Runner System

A Stellar Hot Runner System

An off-the-shelf hot runner system helps toolmakers streak from order to shooting parts in 18 days.

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