October 2012 Issue
October 2012
Features
Featured articles from the October 2012 issue of MoldMaking Technology
SPE’s Moldmaking & Mold Design Div: Promoting and Educating the Industry
The Society of Plastics Engineers’ (SPE) Moldmaking & Mold Design Division (Newtown, CT) was formed in the mid-1970s.
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Facility Expansion Allows Toolroom Growth, Thermoplastics Focus
Sil-Pro Medical Manufacturing Solutions has recently expanded its facility.
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Becoming a Master of Mold Material
The right mold material for the right job can have a tremendous impact on your manufacturing process, and sometimes that means trying something new.
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Mold Prices Steady; Future Expectations Remain Optimistic
Total Mold Business Index for August 2012: 48.6
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Ten Ways to Prove ROI on Your Training Program
If you can’t prove a return on your training program—real learning that is adopted and applied— then you run the risk of having it cut back or even losing it.
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How to Achieve Intelligent, Automated CNC Machining
A review of the benefits of automating CNC machining by measuring and automatically changing the cutting tools as they wear during the machining process, and what a moldmaker should consider before investing in such a technology.
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Design for Maintainability
It’s time to design features into molds that will provide for the easiest road to recovery.
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Reflections on Business Succession and Lessons Learned
Part one of how to plan for unexpected inherited business ownership.
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Communication and Creativity Paramount in Tooling Supplier/Molder Relationship
This custom molder looks for creativity, reliability and a proven track record before it hires a tooling supplier.
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EDM Efficiencies Excel
Advancements in EDM processes in terms of machining speed and surface finish improve overall accuracy, productivity and profitability.
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Case Study: Mold Maintenance & Repair
Case Study: Mold Components
Case Study: Hot Runners
