December 2011 Issue
December 2011
Features
Featured articles from the December 2011 issue of MoldMaking Technology
Increase Profits Through Decreased EDM Electrode Wear
Recent advancements in the technology behind low-wear capability have drastically improved the machining speeds at which low-electrode-wear application settings can be applied.
Read More
A Review of Copper Alloys for Plastic Injection Molding
Copper alloys are attractive to the mold industry because of their high thermal conductivity, ease of machining by a variety of processes, and corrosion resistance to water, cooling fluids and the plastics being injected.
Read More
Benefits of Automating Employee Performance Management
How to drive high employee performance, increase employee engagement and retention, and ensure your business has the critical skills it needs to remain competitive.
Read More
Combining Ultrasonic and Conventional Machining Operations
Ultrasonic technology machines hard, brittle materials accurately and easily.
Read More
The Impact of Direct Modeling in Mold Manufacturing
Direct modeling, a new form of solid modeling, is changing the way many manufacturers think about plastic part design and tooling.
Read More
Clean Room Addition Expands Medical Moldmaking Niche
Micro Mold Co., Inc. and Plastikos Inc.—sister companies both based in Erie, Pennsylvania—recently completed a medical-focused facilities expansion with the addition of a clean room to further serve its medical customers and secure new business in this growing industry.
Read More
Six Best Practices for Mold Design
A few key mold design strategies can go a long way in improving your mold building operations and customer support.
Read More
Craftsmanship, Customer Satisfaction Keys to Success
Custom Mold & Design (CMD; Minneapolis, MN) designs and builds fully interchangeable, fast-cycling, high-precision injection molds.
Read More
