FEBRUARY 2005

FEATURES

• M & M Tool and Mold: Formula for Success—Specialization, Automation And Customer Service

  The Valve Gate Advantage

  Hot Stuff!

• Moldmaking in 3-D

MMT COLUMNS

• EDM Case Study: EDM Additions Equal Productivity and Profitability

  Profile: Ferris State University: A Well-Rounded Moldmaking Education

  Across the Bench: The Final Check

  Rapid Prototyping: Rapid Prototyping is About Tool Design, Process, Materials, Manufacturability and Costs

  Business: Opportunities and Pitfalls When Hiring Family in the Shop

  Strategies/Operations: Rigorous Mold Tryout: Do Your Homework

  Sales & Marketing: How Much Should You Spend?

  Finance Tip: Small Business Tax Planning