How to Use Flushing to Clean Cooling Passages and Heat Exchangers
Six key questions to ask before investing in a flushing system.
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A Blueprint for Die-Mold Shop Automation
An increasing number of mold and die makers are considering automation to get better utilization of their equipment and skilled people. While it will take good planning and execution, there is a manageable path to automation that will bring efficiencies to tool shops in ways hardly imaginable only a few years ago.
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Universal Cylindrical Grinding Machine Grinds Complex Test Specimens
United Grinding North America Inc.’s Studer S33 offers a host of machining features, including graphical StuderPictogramming and optional fully flexible automation.
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Top Shops
The Gardner Business Intelligence and Modern Machine Shop Top Shops Program is both an honor for the shops chosen annually, and a benchmarking tool for all who participate. See how your business stacks up.
Digital Manufacturing
From machine monitoring and machine tool dynamics to out-of-the-box digital tools, discover the digital manufacturing technologies becoming a requirement for competing in the marketplace as well as simplifying and improving businesses.
Trends in Automotive
What's Next for the Automotive Industry? The Editors of AutoBeat explore the industry's transition to one where automotive manufacturing is safer, simpler, more regulated … and possibly reshored.
Additive Manufacturing for Production
3D printing may have started out as a rapid prototyping technique, but the machines and materials have matured to the point that production is not only viable, but desirable. Learn the basics of additive manufacturing for production applications.
Shoulder Milling Cutter Handles Versatile Operations and Materials
Walter USA’s Xtra-tec XT M5130 is engineered for processing reliability, cost efficiency and increased production.
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How to Map Mold Water Circuits
Prevent mold damage and maintain consistent part quality by using a mold mapping system that ensures consistent turbulent flow.
Cobot Software Update Adds and Improves Operational Features
The line of 0B7 collaborative robots from Absolute Machine Tools’ partner Productive Robotics have been enhanced with 50 additional operational and ease-of-use features.
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Siemens NX Tooling Application 2020 Workshop Transitions to Virtual Event
The virtual-only NX Mold Wizard event will run Oct. 5-6, and the NX Die Wizard event will run Oct. 7-8. It will also be free of charge to participate.
AMBA Releases 2020 R&D Tax Credit Use in Mold Manufacturing Report
It is important for mold manufacturers to identify areas where they can reduce overall income tax liability. One such opportunity to is with AMBA’s 2020 R&D Tax Credit Use in Mold Manufacturing Report.
Stellar Mold & Tool Announces Sale of Business
Jeff Stegemeyer, President and owner has announced the sale of Stellar Mold & Tool to local business owner, Jason Lawton.
Michigan Mold Builder Gets Busines Savvy and Adds Vibration and Hot Plate Welding Services
Best Tool & Engineering identifies a new niche in vibration and hotplate welding and beefs up its business management skills.
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Video: The Importance of Reshoring Mold and Die Manufacturing
Sister brand Modern Machine Shop moderates a panel of experts who discuss why the price savings of offshoring tooling misses the total cost of sending tooling work away.
MMT Chat: Mental Health Is a Part of the Changing Manufacturing Workplace
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Human Asset Management Founder Marion Wells about how COVID-19 has accelerated the need to address the workforce development challenges our industry faces, including the mental health of your workforce.
MMT Chat: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 2
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Don Smith, North American Senior Tooling Engineer for Scholle IPN in Northlake, Illinois about lean manufacturing, teaching mold design and our future generation of mold engineers.
MMT Chat: Cross-Generational Mentorship: Participants Share Their Journey
MoldMaking Technology takes a broader look at the value proposition of mentoring by launching and completing a pilot mentorship program.
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PODCAST: The Mission of Marketing Mold Manufacturing
Christina Fuges recently joined James Soto on the Industrial Strength Marketing Podcast to explore her journey through the manufacturing industry, the beginnings of the MMT brand and more.
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Plug-And-Play Mold Monitoring Provides Transparent, Efficient Processes
A plug-and-play mold monitoring device, which takes intelligence into the tool without the complexity often associated with Industry 4.0, helps mold owners who continue to struggle with monitoring their molds.
Open Software Technology Refines 3D Printing and Scanning Workflows
Siemen’s Parasolid geometric modeling software now offers tools for Convergent Modeling and lattice structures.
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Heidenhain Announces Opening of Expanded Western U.S. Headquarters
Heidenhain Corp. announced the opening of its newly completed West Coast headquarters.
Harbour Results Expands Team with Manufacturing, Research Experts
Harbour Results has expanded its team of experts to address the increased need for strategic and operational improvements among manufacturers due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Cavalier Increases Its Business Development Team
Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing is increasing its business development team.