August 2012 Issue

August

August 2012

Reigniting Interest in Manufacturing With a Full-Ride Scholarship Program
Cover Story

Reigniting Interest in Manufacturing With a Full-Ride Scholarship Program

New program aims to “AMP” up the nation’s youth into entering moldmaking with the proper education and training—for free!.

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Features

Featured articles from the August 2012 issue of MoldMaking Technology

CT scanning: A Differentiating Factor
Analysis

CT scanning: A Differentiating Factor

NyproMold finds its growth in differentiation—including using CT scanning to look through parts with an accuracy of 5 to 7 microns, obtaining information that can speed the mold manufacturing process.

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How to Deal with Graphite Dust, Part 2
Basics

How to Deal with Graphite Dust, Part 2

A review of the explosive potential of graphite dust and how to dispose of remnants that may be accumulating around the shop.

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Three Big Marketing Ideas
Marketing

Three Big Marketing Ideas

Whatever you do, don’t stand still. Change is necessary to move your business forward.

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The Secret to Getting On Time and Reducing Leadtimes

The Secret to Getting On Time and Reducing Leadtimes

Create a competitive advantage by refocusing your job scheduling strategy.

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Aerospace/Defense and Energy/Power Generation

Aerospace/Defense and Energy/Power Generation

Defense Suppliers Hoping to Avoid “Fiscal Cliff” and Energy Production Accelerating

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How to Navigate New Horizons with Waterjet
Five Axis

How to Navigate New Horizons with Waterjet

Expand capabilities and diversify customer base with waterjet technology.

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Helping Shops Get from Quote to Cash Sooner

Helping Shops Get from Quote to Cash Sooner

Manufacturers should be focusing less on how to reduce labor costs, and more on looking at how to take time out of the process.

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Three Considerations for Mold Steel Selection
Tool Steel

Three Considerations for Mold Steel Selection

Although a big challenge is selecting the right steel for the right job, steel selection has never been better in regards to quality, price and delivery speed. Here is a simple checklist when selecting your next mold steel.

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Overall Activity Levels Advanced

Overall Activity Levels Advanced

Total Mold Business Index for June 2012: 54.5

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Thrive on New Market Opportunities

Thrive on New Market Opportunities

How the right manufacturing engineering software enables diversification.

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Button Cutters Reinvented
Cutting Tools

Button Cutters Reinvented

Button cutters still offer a competitive edge in many manufacturing processes, despite claims they are being phased out.

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Take Costs Out with Aggressive Inventory Management
Leadership

Take Costs Out with Aggressive Inventory Management

A look at three MRO inventory management approaches—stocked, managed and leveraged—to help you learn where your inventory management stands and where you can take it.

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