Matt Danford

Matt Danford Former Senior Editor

Barrel Cutters Going Mainstream?

This CAM developer is gearing up to release a new toolpath strategy for new standard-issue, circle-segment cutting tools that promise big gains in tool life, surface finish and cycle time.

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Another Look at a Compelling Succession Story

An article in a sister publication offers a nice complement to MMT’s own coverage of the Bales sisters, who took over their company under tragic circumstances.

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VMC

VMC Enables Faster, Smoother Cutting

Higher spindle speed and sufficient CNC look-ahead improve efficiency, tool life and surface finish in the manufacture of foam injection molds.

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Case Study

The Knowledge-Driven Operation

From management to shop floor, putting control of processes and workflow in the right hands accounts for much of this growing mold manufacturer’s success.

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Analysis

3D Scanning Offers Wide-Ranging Benefits

One mold manufacturer reports not just faster mold inspections, but also the capability to error-proof electrodes and accelerate product development.

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Analysis

Streamlining Cooling Water Tests

This shop takes advantage of combination chiller/temperature units that pack all needed functionality into a single, independently controlled, machine-side system.

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Video: Toolpaths Boost Roughing Efficiency

Cutting cycle times in half is just one of many benefits this shop realized from a previously unexplored feature of its CAM software.

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People First

Whatever the topic, all our recent coverage of this mold manufacturer evidences a heavy reliance on and appreciation for its staff.

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A Successful Succession

The Bales sisters have brought their family-owned company a long way since taking the reins in the wake of an unexpected tragedy in 2009.

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Education

Apprenticeship Milestone Portends Promising Future

This shop has been training new toolmakers for decades, but its newest apprentice took a different track than most: he started hands-on work on the floor while still in high school.

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5K Raises $5 Grand for a Great Cause

Sponsored by mold manufacturer Westminster Tool and local businesses in Plainfield, Connecticut, the first annual iWarriors 5K Freedom Run will make a lasting difference in the lives of wounded U.S. soldiers.

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FAQ

A Case for Collaboration

This alliance of mold manufacturers will likely continue long after the incentives driving its creation become irrelevant.

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