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What is the Moldmaking Community Excited About?

As we continue to celebrate MoldMaking Technology’s 25th anniversary with a look back over the past quarter century, I asked readers during our recent Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) “What excites you about the future of moldmaking?”

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MMT Chats: SPE MTD 2023 Mold Repair Person of the Year

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with the newly named SPE Mold Technologies Division 2023 Mold Repair Person of the Year to learn about his passion for mold repair. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.    

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Five Axis

Stability, High Speed, Flexibility of Five-Axis Portal Milling Machine Reduces Rework for Mold Builder

The thermo-symmetrical construction of a five-axis portal milling machine with a center-guided Z-axis enables higher accuracy, reducing rework. Also, the symmetrical design and the guide arrangement increase stability and save weight, making the machine more dynamic, productive and energy-efficient.

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Five Axis

Machining Center Spindles: What You Need to Know

Why and how to research spindle technology before purchasing a machining center.

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FAQ

Tolerancing in Mold Design, Part 1: Understanding the Issues of Conventional Bilateral Tolerancing

Mold designers must understand the location, orientation and form limitations of conventional tolerancing before changing to another dimensioning system.

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VIDEO: Maintaining a Customer-Centric Culture

Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey talks about the importance of the customer and culture when developing technology solutions for the moldmaking industry.

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Mold Materials

Large Hybrid Steel Insert Solves Deformation, Dimensionality, Cycle Time Problems

DMLS printers using metal additive powders selected by Linear AMS to produce high-quality, accurate, consistent 3D-printed mold components with certification and traceability.

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ICYMI

MMT Chats: SPE MTD 2023 Mold Designer of the Year

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with the newly named SPE Mold Technologies Division 2023 Mold Designer of the Year to learn about his passion for mold design. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.    

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How to Overcome Cutting Tool Vibration

Advanced indexable milling cutting tool design provides secure, predictable machining, increased metal removal rates, reduced cycle times and fast changeovers.

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MMT25

MMT's Most-Viewed March Content: Digitalization in Tooling, The Leadtime Leader Awards & More

March was a big month for MoldMaking Technology. Not only did we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, PTXPO, and announced the return of the Leadtime Leader award, we also continued to cover some of your favorite topics. Take a look at what you might have missed in March. 

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ICYMI

VIDEO: Insights and Best Practices for Mold Care

Slide Products President Michael Muth shares the products and practices he believes have helped the moldmaking industry the most when it comes to caring for molds.

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Cross Training, In-House Capabilities and Collaborative Design Move Helm Tool Forward

Cross-training, bringing it all in-house, molding and collaborative design are essential to Helm Tool's success.

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