October 2006 Issue

October 2006

Features

Featured articles from the October 2006 issue of MoldMaking Technology

The Graphite Grade Factor

The Graphite Grade Factor

Understanding how graphite is made will help you select the proper grade.

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Subtract Damage to Add Value
Cutting Tools

Subtract Damage to Add Value

The toolholder/spindle interface and its impact on the high-speed revolution.

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Process Management Leads to Easier Automation
EDM

Process Management Leads to Easier Automation

Before you move your shop into full blown automation, integrate a pallet system and process management software.

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Moldmakers Counter Offshore Sourcing with State-of-the-Art Capabilities

Moldmakers Counter Offshore Sourcing with State-of-the-Art Capabilities

Advanced engineering and mold building techniques give North American toolmakers entrée to emerging electronics applications.

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A Tribute to Tools and Those Who Use Them

A Tribute to Tools and Those Who Use Them

Tools and the boxes that contain them tell a lot about the moldmaker and his/her talents.

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Coatings and Finishes for Electrical and Electronics Molding

Coatings and Finishes for Electrical and Electronics Molding

Electrical and electronic components take many forms and functions and require special attention when considering surface treatment options.

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Tech Tool & Mold, Inc.: Staying Focused

Tech Tool & Mold, Inc.: Staying Focused

This moldmaker’s firm belief in continuous education for its employees combined with advanced training and cutting-edge technologies increases total delivered value of its products.

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Business Holding Steady

Business Holding Steady

Mold Business Index for Augut 2006

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Simplifying Mold Construction
medical

Simplifying Mold Construction

How to solve your internal thread molding problems with the right core.

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Five Whys Problem Solving

How to apply the right lean tool for a given problem.

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A Winning Combination: Technology and Lean
Automation

A Winning Combination: Technology and Lean

According to a North American Mold Manufacturing Industry Status Survey from Plante & Moran (www.plantemoran.com) conducted earlier this year, a combination of technology and lean can—and has—helped mold shops reduce leadtimes and become more productive.

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