December 2012 Issue

December

December 2012

Part 1-Finding, Training and Retaining Employees
Cover Story

Part 1-Finding, Training and Retaining Employees

Before beginning your search, sit with your management team and list the non-machining skills, accomplishments and attributes you know someone must have to be successful at your company.

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Features

Featured articles from the December 2012 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Inspecting Complex Product Profiles

Inspecting Complex Product Profiles

Using metrology software and a portable CMM, mold manufacturers can efficiently handle exceedingly complex surface profile requirements.

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Controlled, Manageable Growth Leads to Record Sales
Case Study

Controlled, Manageable Growth Leads to Record Sales

“Growth beyond this point will be measured by our customers’ needs and the needs of manufacturing in our area,” he explains. “We are about as large as we wish to get at the present time and still want to be able to support our customers with quality tools and great service that they have come to expect.”

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How to Move Closer to Unattended, 24/7, Lights Out Machining
FAQ

How to Move Closer to Unattended, 24/7, Lights Out Machining

A look at why there is more to lights out machining than running unattended.

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Keeping Molds Running

Keeping Molds Running

Technology advancements encourage moldmakers to think about surface treatment, mold maintenance and repair issues earlier in the mold build process to obtain better mold performance and life.

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Cleaning Intricate Molds

Cleaning Intricate Molds

A look at non-destructive cleaning processes for complex molds that require the removal of tenacious surface contamination to ensure surface quality and longevity of precision mold and molded part surfaces.

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Executool Precision Tooling Inc.: Taking Risks To Grow

Executool Precision Tooling Inc.: Taking Risks To Grow

“We pride ourselves in helping our customers get product to market first.”

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Increase in Employment Levels; New Orders Decline

Increase in Employment Levels; New Orders Decline

Total Mold Business Index for October 2012: 45.6

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How to Ensure Quick, Correct Mold Maintenance
Basics

How to Ensure Quick, Correct Mold Maintenance

Regular cleaning and proper maintenance are key to sustaining the life of a mold.

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Automotive & Medical
medical

Automotive & Medical

Auto Industry Outlook: Continued Growth; Medical Industry Gains Will Stay Robust

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Tooling Up for Mold Machining
Cutting Tools

Tooling Up for Mold Machining

Consider machine tool capability, intended milling techniques, programming, workholding and toolholding during your cutting tool selection process.

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