October 2002 Issue

October 2002

How to Design Hot Runner Plates
Cover Story

How to Design Hot Runner Plates

Moldmakers are often required to design and make hot runner plates for molds. Being aware of these best practices can make the process easier.

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Features

Featured articles from the October 2002 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Electrical Discharge Generator Breaks New Ground

Electrical Discharge Generator Breaks New Ground

A brand new EDM generator achieves a cutting speed of 400 mm}/min, or 37 square inch/hour, for the first time in the world, and achieves the feat of marrying the integrity of the surfaces machined with a high cutting speed.

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Equity Lifeline: Sale of the Distressed Company

If owners of a troubled shop are bold enough, selling may ensure the company's survival.

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How Lean Manufacturing Can Help Your Mold Shop

Rations, a moldmaker stands to save significant money in the long run by incorporating lean manufacturing into daily operations.

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Safety

Basic Tips for Safe Machining

Whether you are a novice or a moldmaker with more than 20 years under your belt, it never hurts to take a moment and review some of the basic steps of safe machining. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety offers tips on keeping safe.

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Producing Production Level Tooling in Prototype Timing

Producing Production Level Tooling in Prototype Timing

A new rapid solidification process machine will be able to produce finished cavities at a rate that will change the tooling industry dramatically.

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Benefiting From Hot Runner Design and Reliability
Hot Runners

Benefiting From Hot Runner Design and Reliability

Selecting a hot runner system designed with the moldmaker and end user in mind has helped a moldmaking shop remain competitive.

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Offline Programming for Competitive Solutions
Mold Materials

Offline Programming for Competitive Solutions

New EDM technology can improve cycle time reduction and enhance cost savings.

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The Small Business Administration: Lending Support to the Smaller Moldmaker

The SBA offers a host of programs and assistance to the small shop -- no matter where you are located.

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