October 2007

FEATURES

• Identifying Common Causes of Failure in Ejector Sleeves

  A New Approach to Designing Lifter Cores: Dual-Rod Design

  Manufacturing Execution Systems for Mold Manufacturers

  Meeting the Demands of Multi-Tasking: CAM and Machine Simulation

  Understanding True Asset Utilization and Its Implications On Profitability and Leadtime

  The Art of Automation

  Selective Materials Strategy Is A Potent Tool for Moldmakers

• Machining Case Study: Faster Response with Reduced Contour Machining Cycle Time

• Machining Case Study: Machining Centers Offer High Quality, Programming Power

• Profile: Magor Mold: 40 Years and Counting

  Engineering Tip: How Shops Can Share Design Data with Intellectual Property Protection

MMT COLUMNS

Shop Management - Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning 101

• Mold Business Index - Registering a Gradual Improvement
• Technology Spotlight: Facilitating the Understanding Of the Injection Mold Design Process
  
  Free Thinking: Managing Expenses = Managing Your Business
  
• Editorial: Distinguish Yourself