April 2002 Issue

April 2002

7 Key Advantages of Hot Runner Systems
Cover Story

7 Key Advantages of Hot Runner Systems

While both hot runner and cold runner systems have their benefits, for design flexibility as well as reduced cycle times and costs, hot runner systems will probably be the better choice.

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Features

Featured articles from the April 2002 issue of MoldMaking Technology

How to Work Better, Faster and Cheaper
electronics

How to Work Better, Faster and Cheaper

While moldmakers may have difficulty competing with foreign markets on cheap labor, they can compete by finding new ways to build molds faster and cheaper with high-quality results.

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Laser Engraving Enhances Mold Design

Laser Engraving Enhances Mold Design

Consideration should always be given to the optimum cost/quality relationship when choosing laser engraving.

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Canadian Association of Moldmakers
Case Study

Canadian Association of Moldmakers

Committed to advancing the industry, CAMM invests in apprenticeship programs and works to increase industry awareness to the general public.

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Equipment Leasing: A Popular Alternative to Buying

Equipment Leasing: A Popular Alternative to Buying

Leasing equipment provides moldmakers with more purchasing opportunities during tough financial times.

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New Tool Concepts for Machining Dies and Molds
Cutting Tools

New Tool Concepts for Machining Dies and Molds

The development and introduction of new insert and tool geometries for machining dies, molds and housing is an ongoing process - improving performance, tool life, surface quality and economy.

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Hydrogen Embrittlement: How Small Details Can Have Large Effects

Knowing the facts about hydrogen embrittlement from the beginning will save both time and money down the road.

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Miniature Tool & Die: Good Things Come in Small Packages
EDM

Miniature Tool & Die: Good Things Come in Small Packages

Micro molding and micro EDM'ing help a moldmaker fine-tune its niche and double sales in a year's time.

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Engineering on the Edge

Engineering on the Edge

CAD/CAM software enhances reverse engineering in order to create machineable CAD geometry.

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Why Offer Aluminum Molds for Production

While not often mentioned as a mold material, using aluminum for molds allows moldmakers to offer customers reduced costs and leadtimes.

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Marketing

Setting Up Shop in Mexico

Moldmakers and suppliers weigh in on the pros and cons of establishing satellite operations south of the border.

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Grinding

How to Control Excessive Tool Wear

By calculating feeds and speeds properly, moldmakers can reduce tooling costs, have less machine downtime and see less scrap due to worn tools.

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Hanging Tough
Tool Steel

Hanging Tough

Fallout from the recent imposition of tariffs on steel imports may raise domestic steel prices and further drive business out of the country.

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