April 2012 Issue

April

April 2012

A Tooling Vendor Selection Guide
Cover Story

A Tooling Vendor Selection Guide

With mold design and quality an essential component of any successful mold program, searching for the right tooling vendor is a methodical process.

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Features

Featured articles from the April 2012 issue of MoldMaking Technology

Don’t Skimp on Tooling If You Want Higher Productivity
Cutting Tools

Don’t Skimp on Tooling If You Want Higher Productivity

To enhance production and your return on investment, choose your tooling based on innovation and productivity.

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Mold Building Services Offers New Value Proposition for Molder
Case Study

Mold Building Services Offers New Value Proposition for Molder

PTI’s acquisition of its primary tooling supplier Polmold strengthens its position as a one-stop contract manufacturing solutions provider.

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6 Ways to Optimize High-Feed Milling
Cutting Tools

6 Ways to Optimize High-Feed Milling

High-feed milling can significantly outweigh potential reliability challenges. Consider these six strategies in order to make high-feed milling successful for your business.

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End Market Report: Aerospace/Defense & Packaging

End Market Report: Aerospace/Defense & Packaging

Plastics Packaging Outlook: Moderate Growth in 2012, and Aerospace/Defense Spending Outlook.

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Hot Runners
Hot Runners

Hot Runners

Controller Considerations for Your Hot Runner

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Simplify and Streamline
Hot Runners

Simplify and Streamline

Technology suppliers discuss how equipment speeds time-to-market.

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Equipment Financing Tips

Equipment Financing Tips

Low rates and ample incentives make equipment financing especially attractive, but always remember the primary reason for acquiring equipment: to improve your business’ productivity and profitability.

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How Do Moldmakers Get into Automation?
Industry 40

How Do Moldmakers Get into Automation?

Although moldmakers are not typically running high part volumes in production environments, there are important reasons to consider automation.

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Uptrend Accelerated

Uptrend Accelerated

Total Mold Business Index for February 2012: 56.6

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SPI: Educating the Industry, Promoting Networking
Case Study

SPI: Educating the Industry, Promoting Networking

Founded in 1937, the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) is the trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States.

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A Practical Approach for Optimizing Your Machine, Part Two
Leadership

A Practical Approach for Optimizing Your Machine, Part Two

A look at more unused optimization features in your CNC that are waiting to be unleashed with a little investment.

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