April 2006 Issue

April 2006

Cover Story

Ivanhoe Tool & Die: Building a Brand

This moldmaker’s five decades of success “hinged” on its decision to focus on complex unscrewing molds.

Features

Featured articles from the April 2006 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Marketing 1 Apr 2006

Pay for Performance

Transforming moldmaking from a labor-intensive business into a capital-intensive business allows moldmakers to be on similar cost structure to foreign shops and more adaptable for growth than the domestic competition.

Maintenance & Repair 1 Apr 2006

Detecting, Repairing and Preventing Water Leaks--Part 2 of 3

Probable causes and repair methods with an eye on preventative measures.

medical 1 Apr 2006

Medical: The Right Rx for American Tool Builders

When technology, quality and speed step to the fore in the medical world, so does the North American mold and die industry with some innovative products and processes.

3D Printing 1 Apr 2006

IDEAS, INC.: Good Thinking!

This moldmaker’s decision to venture into the rapid tooling market added up to rapid growth—and the winning of the 2006 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention: Small Shop for the second year in a row.

Leadership 1 Apr 2006

Investments in Productivity: Automation Integration In the Toolroom

By integrating machining, workpiece and cutting tool management, CMM verification, and a Web-based video and control system, a completely integrated cell producing fully qualified electrodes through automated manufacturing can be created.

FAQ 1 Apr 2006

How to Achieve Tool Shop Optimization

A five-step methodology to face your delivery, quality and cost challenges head on.

1 Apr 2006

It’s Your Kind of Show

On April 25 and 26 the MoldMaking Expo—presented by MoldMaking Technology magazine—moves into Novi, MI.

Cutting Tools 1 Apr 2006

High-Speed Collet Toolholder Or Shrink-Fit Tooling

An in-depth look at the benefits of a quality high-speed collet toolholder reveals advantages over shrink-fit tooling for most high-speed applications.

FAQ 1 Apr 2006

Determining the Value Of Your Cutting Tool

How to reach the break even point of your cutting tool investment within hours.

Analysis 1 Apr 2006

Team Approach Is Key to Proper Inspection

Using a group rather than one person and changing the order of inspection is a win-win for this moldmaker—repeatable results with no rework.

Leadership 1 Apr 2006

Modern Software Solutions in Measurement Metrology Improve Mold Build and Verification

Inspection and verification that the mold and the products it yields comply with the master CAD design are open to the benefits from modern development in CAD/CAM technology.

Business Strategy 1 Apr 2006

Drop in Moldmaking Activity Accelerates

Mold Business Index for February 2006

Inspection & Measurement 1 Apr 2006

Bringing Greater Process Control to Moldmaking

Advances in machine accuracy, on-machine probing technology and non-contact toolsetting provide powerful tools for automating and speeding mold machining.