September 2001 Issue
September 2001
Features
Featured articles from the September 2001 issue of MoldMaking Technology
2000 Asia Trade Mission Follow-up: Lessons Learned
After doing their homework overseas, moldmakers candidly discuss the impact that last year's trade mission has had on their businesses a year later.
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King Systems, Plastics Technology Division - Developing A Competitive Edge Never Ends
By investing in both technology and employee skills, King Systems, Plastics Technology Division, combines the customer service advantages of a small-sized moldmaker with the cutting-edge skills needed to succeed.
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Mold Side-Actions: How, Why and When They Work
Understanding the effects of injection on the core, slide and associated components is critical to selecting the best side-action methods for a given application. This first of two articles will discuss the basic physics underlying all side-actions.
Read MoreGetting Specific: Narrowing Down the ISO Standards
The ISO 9001:2000 standards can be intimidating, but by breaking out what directly affects the industry, moldmakers can achieve certification faster.
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3-D Mill Software Brings Moldmaker Up to Speed
By reducing the time needed for EDM and CNC work, a moldmaking company was able to reduce costs and increase its business.
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Moldmaker-Invented Chiller Keeps Workpieces Cool Without External Coolants
A quest to improve the dry grinding process yields a chilling system that improves accuracy and increases production.
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The Argument for Horizontal Machining Centers
Although VMCs are widely used, HMCs offer more flexibility, versatility and a number of operations in one machine tool.
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Bearing Enhancements - How New Technology Can Impact Machine Performance
By paying attention to such details as bearing selection and grease delivery systems, moldmakers may be able to increase machining speeds by up to 20 percent.
Read MoreEDM to a Shine With Silicon Powder EDM
A dual-tank, silicon powder process makes it possible to machine most tool steels to a highly reflective surface finish.
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