Automotive
Consumer Products and Automotive
Spending on molds correlates with industrial production of consumer goods.
Read MoreRaising the Speed Limit for Smaller Cutters
An auxiliary electric spindle enables this shop to handle small features and intricate finishing work without investing in a new machining center.
Read MoreApplying the Right Alloy
A focus on mold operating temperature and welding effects will help determine the right aluminum alloy for future mold builds.
Read MoreMoldmaking Opportunities in Central and South America
In addition to the Asian region, Central and South America represent a high growth area for the U.S. plastics industry.
Read MoreLaser Sintering and Milling Working Together
A hybrid manufacturing process offers mold builders an alternative method for making cores and cavities with time and cost savings and increased consistency.
Read MoreCarving a Niche with Multi-Material Sampling
In-house commissioning of multi-shot plastic injection molds is expected to pay dividends for this moldmaker—and, perhaps more importantly, for its customers.
Read MoreAngling for “Big” Advantages in Automotive Tooling
This shop hopes to capitalize on growing opportunities in a different market by adding to its large-part machining capacity.
Read MoreKnowledge as a Core Competency
This German manufacturer’s competitiveness depends on not only a streamlined workflow, but also a deep understanding of customer needs and a reliable influx of skilled employees.
Read MoreStraight and Simple
An internal vertical lifter system enabled this shop to design a mold that releases a series of undercuts without requiring angled machining operations.
Read MoreWiping the Slate Clean with a Brand-New Facility
“After the two-week transition period, we were operating smoother than we were at our previous facility.”
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