In Case You Missed It: October Top Articles

Sources | Intralox, Michael Louris, MMT

Welcome to the October roundup of must-read articles for the moldmaking industry! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, staying informed on the latest trends, tools and techniques is essential to staying competitive. This month’s top picks cover the latest in automation, maintenance best practices, precision measurement technology, and much more.

Source | Intralox

Best Practices for Engraving Cores and Cavities

Consider depth, font style, artwork size, polarity and location when engraving.

Laser Welder Yields Fast, Precise Mold Repair

Intralox's integration of the Alpha Laser ALFlak has significantly improved their tool room efficiency when it comes to difficult welds and urgent repairs.

Understanding the Elusive Nature of Mold Ventilation

A personal journey of lessons learned about the challenges of poorly designed, understood and executed mold venting.

MMT Chats: Cavalier Tool & Mfg. Talks VR in Mold Design

Join MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges as she gets the latest news on this mold builder's use of VR for mold design education.

Dive Into 3 Different Mold Shops With Me

As MMT's newest team member, I've had the opportunity to visit three very different mold shops. Learn more about the differences and similarities I saw among the shops I visited, but most importantly, the aspect of community I saw within each.

Source | Matrix Plastic Products

VIDEO: Inspiring Future Makers: How Moldmaking Careers Make a Difference

Released earlier, this video remains a valuable recruitment tool and is being re-promoted in celebration of Manufacturing Day 2024.

Applications Open for the 2025 SPE Mold Technologies Div. Grant and the Joseph Prischak Student Scholarship

The Society of Plastics Engineers’ Mold Technologies division is accepting applications for a $3,000 student scholarship honoring Joseph Prischak and a $5,000 educational grant program.