February 2012 Issue

February

February 2012

The Evolution of an Invention
Cover Story

The Evolution of an Invention

The next generation of the Tie-Not balloon tying device—developed, designed, prototyped and molded by a mold base shop owner and his wife—posed many challenges due to the complexity of the mold design.

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Features

Featured articles from the February 2012 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Micro Machining:  One Cutter Geometry Does Not Fit All
Cutting Tools

Micro Machining: One Cutter Geometry Does Not Fit All

Learn why truly optimized micro machining requires cutter geometries designed specifically for that task and for the particular workpiece material.

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Conformal Cooling: Another Tool to Build a Better Mold
FAQ

Conformal Cooling: Another Tool to Build a Better Mold

Moldmakers are just starting to scratch the surface of what can be done with conformal cooling, which involves an additive approach.

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Try an External Hiring Source

Try an External Hiring Source

Great executives of moldmaking firms are not necessarily effective human resource people.

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How to Choose the Right Drill
FAQ

How to Choose the Right Drill

Technical and business considerations when selecting a drill for mold machining.

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Optimizing Mold Design with Scanning Technology

Optimizing Mold Design with Scanning Technology

How to use scanning as a primary source of data collection.

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The Right Side-Gating Solution Delivers Maximum Value to Your Customers
Hot Runners

The Right Side-Gating Solution Delivers Maximum Value to Your Customers

When it comes to side-gate hot runners, it is important to look at the options, their benefits and then compare against your customer’s needs.

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Technology Investment Sustains Moldmaker During Tough Times

Technology Investment Sustains Moldmaker During Tough Times

When the mold manufacturing industry was affected by the downturn in the economy several years ago, injection mold and die manufacturer Lens Tool and Mould Ltd.

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Aerospace, Medical Expansions Solidify Niches
medical

Aerospace, Medical Expansions Solidify Niches

Dynomax Inc. has earned the prestigious AS9100 Revision C quality certification.

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Gate Selection Tips
Hot Runners

Gate Selection Tips

Here we will review three gate types, which are selected based on the shape and size of the part and the resin being injected.

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Business Levels Improve Moderately

Business Levels Improve Moderately

Total Mold Business Index for December 2011: 52.0

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