November 2006 Issue
November 2006
Features
Featured articles from the November 2006 issue of MoldMaking Technology
Steve Hoare: Flying High as SPE’s 2006 Moldmaker of the Year
Kudos to this shining example of perseverance and determination in sustaining a business during hard economic times.
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Evaluating Gate System Designs
A hybrid gating option combines the advantages of valve gate and thermal gate systems.
Read MoreTrade Show Travels
It has been a big year for MoldMaking Technology. We had our annual trade show and conference in April, the National Plastics Exposition (NPE) in June and the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in September.
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How to Select the Correct Heater Insulation Material
Understanding why insulation is a key to heater life and performance.
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How to Find New Customers
What to do when “word of mouth” no longer works to earn new accounts.
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FEA of Hot Runners to Optimize Mold Design
Optimization of a mold design with a hot runner system can be done with CAE simulations.
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A Shirt of a Different Color
In today’s tool shop facilities it is apparent that a communication/teamwork chasm still exists, which must be addressed in order to improve operations.
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Automation and Moldmaking: Mold Production in Action
Moldmakers are starting to change the way they think and incorporate automation into all aspects of their operation—combining a multitude of processes in a single cell for optimal productivity.
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Seamless Integration Between CAD and CAM Applications
How to avoid “walls” between mold design and manufacture.
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