May 2008

FEATURES

• Compensating for Thermal Expansion to Maintain Part Accuracy

  Re-defining Precision

  Making Sense out of Machine Tool Specifications

  Using Intelligent Machining Software to Increase Surface Finish and Productivity in Mold Manufacturing

  Gas Permeable Mold Steel

  Twelve Techniques for Managing Moldmaking Design Data Effectively

  Software Enhances Advancing Technologies

• Coatings Enhance Tool Life and Performance

MMT COLUMNS

Case Study-Mold Material: Rebuilding Tools with High Performance Material

Case Study-SL Modeling and Rapid Tooling: Bridging the Gap between Prototyping and Final Steel Production Tooling

End Market Report-Aerospace/Defense Industry Technology Review: Moldmakers Are Increasing Business and Profits with Aerospace Work

Free Thinking : Online Communities

Profile: Where Are They Now: Minco Tool & Mold

Technology Spotlight: Fusion Process

Mold Design Tip: How to Design High Cavitation Tooling

Mold Business Index: Decline Continues; Expectations Stay Positive

Top Ten List: Lessons Learned

Editorial Advisory Board Commentary: Necessary Apprenticeship Trend

Editorial: CAD/CAM’s Come a Long Way