June 2004 Issue

June 2004

Cover Story

Ed/Training - Invest in Employees to Become Globally Competitive

Coaching, leadership and mentoring should be considered for every individual in order to share in developing the company's strategic mission.

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Features

Featured articles from the June 2004 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Moving High-Technology Machining into the Mainstream: Part II

Moving High-Technology Machining into the Mainstream: Part II

Positional and continuous five-axis machining is an essential step in achieving correct ROI and improving delivery times.

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Attend Reverse Tradeshows to Gain New Business

A different, local-based tradeshow is catching the eye of moldmakers.

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Across the Bench - Let's Get To Work!

The vertical and horizontal position methods used to separate mold plates each have advantages and disadvantages.

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Education

SPECIAL FEATURE: Education/Training - Educational Assistance Programs

Current scholarships, certificates, awards, apprenticeships and competitions that provide financial assistance.

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The Race to EDM Automation
Industry 40

The Race to EDM Automation

In order for moldmakers to compete with overseas forces and their huge labor cost advantages, automation is no longer an option...it is a necessity.

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Selecting the Right Graphite Grade
EDM

Selecting the Right Graphite Grade

Selection of the proper graphite grade requires an understanding of the physical properties and how they affect electrode fabrication and performance during the EDM process.

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Marketing

How to Sell in a Changing World

In today's increasingly competitive world, focusing on the customer's needs may be the greatest advantage moldmakers have to staying in the game.

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Case Study

Designs Unlimited: The Sky's No Limit!

New company has designs on helping moldmakers position themselves in a competitive marketplace.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: Education/Training - Evaluating a First-Rate Continuing Education Program

Before individuals or companies begin workforce education, there are several questions that need to be answered.

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The Law of Averages

MoldMaking Technology's 2003 and 2004 Leadtime Leaders discuss the average age of their employees and how this reflects on the industry's future.

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Education

SPECIAL FEATURE: Education/Training - Assessing the Value of Training

For the U.S. to compete globally, it is essential to train the moldmaking workforce in its skill and technology.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: Education/Training - Tailored Training Is the Best Way to Build Effective Manufacturing Teams
Basics

SPECIAL FEATURE: Education/Training - Tailored Training Is the Best Way to Build Effective Manufacturing Teams

On-the-road training brings together owners, managers, programmers and operators in one classroom to develop a team-building process.

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Why You Need 3-D CAD Now

Today's moldmaking 3-D CAD software allows for faster speed-to-market, error reduction, cost savings, better designs and business success.

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Closing the Automation Loop
Industry 40

Closing the Automation Loop

By using self-correcting manufacturing, moldmakers can maintain their competitive edge and continue to reduce the labor component in their products.

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