June 2014 Issue

June 2014

Cover Story

Reaching the Next Level of Efficient Machining

Clamping devices can help to achieve fast and efficient mold plate and cavity/core insert changes during machining.

Features

Featured articles from the June 2014 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Leadtime Leader 1 Jun 2014

2014 Leadtime Leader Awards Winner: Westminster Tool Inc.—Bridging the Gap without Losing Focus

A strong sense of self and a focus on people enabled this mold manufacturer to rapidly expand pre- and post-manufacturing services without getting overwhelmed by its own growth.

Leadership 1 Jun 2014

Designing Flow Leaders and Restrictors

Use simulation to control flow in your injection molds.

Machining 1 Jun 2014

Smooth Surfaces without Hand Finishing

Advances in NURBS functionality speed up cycle times, meet high-accuracy finish requirements and allow molds to be completed on the machine.

FAQ 1 Jun 2014

2014 Leadtime Leader Awards Honorable Mention: Aalbers Tool & Mold Inc

A rush of recent change for this moldmaker belies a long-term growth strategy that’s anything but aggressive. Key aspects of this cautious approach include strategic expansion, continuous improvement, extensive data tracking, and investments in workforce development and environmental sustainability.

Cutting Tools 1 Jun 2014

Creating a Balanced Cut

Decrease machine downtime and increase productivity with the right gundrilling tool.

automotive 1 Jun 2014

Increase Process Security and Minimize Risk

Staying competitive in the growing automotive market comes down to quality, productivity and cost per component, and all three can be accomplished with the right set of tooling solutions.

electronics 23 May 2014

Medical Care and Electronics

Industrial production of medical equipment has been growing at a decelerating rate since June 2013.

Mold Materials 1 Jun 2014

Using Technology Benchmarks to Determine Operational Performance

Everyone wants to optimize efficiency and cost savings.

automotive 1 Jun 2014

Guaranteeing What You Sell

Mold monitoring, done right, can protect mold builders while strengthening customer relationships.

Business Strategy 1 Jun 2014

Collaboration Makes the Impossible Possible

For Industrial Molds Group, successfully completing a complex 2×2, two-shot family mold demanded a level of collaboration similar to that required by a symphony orchestra. A leading manufacturer of power tools was under severe pressure to begin production for a new product that had to be on store shelves by Memorial Day or the customer (a major retailer) would cancel orders for the entire year.