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Openness to New Manufacturing Techniques Gives Mayer Tool & Engineering a Competitive Edge

This Michigan mold builder adapts, problem solves, brainstorms and collaborates to exceed customer expectations.

Machining Center Spindles: What You Need to Know

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

Predictive Manufacturing Moves Mold Builder into Advanced Medical Component Manufacturing

From a hot rod hobby, medical molds and shop performance to technology extremes, key relationships and a growth strategy, it’s obvious details matter at Eden Tool.

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products

MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.

Next-Level Mold Manufacturing Highlighted at MoldMaking Conference: Data, Communication, Collaboration

Owners, engineers, operations managers, toolroom managers, apprentices and more left the MoldMaking Conference with a list of real-world tips, fresh ideas and new connections to bring back to their teams.

Midgard Inc. Tackles Tooling Challenges and Automates Production to Keep Molds Running

This Eastern Pennsylvania molder does cavity changes daily, making its in-house toolroom critical to quickly fixing mold problems.

Are You a Next-Level Mold Manufacturer?

Introducing the MoldMaking Conference for the next-level mold manufacturer because moldmaking has moved beyond art and craft to science with technology advancements aimed at engineering and building a better, more cost-effective mold.

The MoldMaking Conference: General Sessions on Tooling Digitization and Design Apprenticeships

Here we spotlight the General Sessions of the MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The MoldMaking Conference — All About Next-Level Mold Management

Here we spotlight the Manage block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Maintenance

Here we spotlight the Maintenance block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference – for the next-level mold manufacturer – November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

IMTS 2022 in a Flash

With this still being the month of IMTS, I thought I’d highlight some of the technology mold builders have expressed growing interest in and are actively investigating, and what was on the show floor.

IMTS 2022: From Precision Products & Professionals to Podcasts & Parties

Four years since the last IMTS and this 2022 event served up plenty of product line expansions, technology enhancements, candid conversations about business challenges and deep discussions about using technology and training to stay competitive.

The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Building

Here we spotlight the Build block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Experience Machining in a New Dimension — The Metaverse

IMTS22: CNC meets the metaverse at the Hurco booth with a VR experience and drawings for an Oculus VR headset.

Get Ready for IMTS With These Mold Manufacturing-Focused Exhibits

It’s always important to visit IMTS with a general plan of action. MMT editors help familiarize you with several machining, software, cutting tool, EDM and mold repair innovations that will be exhibited and are geared toward moldmaking.

Rebranding from the Inside Out: When Precision Matters

IMTS22: Takumi USA showcases its “When Precision Matters” brand makeover at the booth of sister company, Hurco.

MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Manufacturing

Next-level mold manufacturing is dependent upon accurate, repeatable and efficient technologies, processes and talent when it comes to designing, building, maintaining, repairing and managing molds. It is with this focus in mind that we are launching The MoldMaking Conference on November 8-9 in Charlotte, NC.

Partnership Debuts and Demos New Cutting Technology

IMTS22: Attendees can see a cutting tool demonstration of the Greenleaf-360 line of high-performance solid carbide end mills on the Takumi VC1052 three-axis machining center at Hurco's booth.

MachineTech Named Exclusive Distributor of Hurco CNC Machines

MachineTech leverages experiences in productive, cost-effective machining solutions to distribute Hurco’s products in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and parts of West Virginia.

If You're Reading This Then, You Already Know ...

… that a mold matters. You know that a mold is the heart of the injection molding process. You know that a mold is not just a piece of steel; it’s a machine. That is why we launched MMT and now the MoldMaking Conference!

Compact Milling Machine Built to Reduce Cutting Time

Hurco releases the VM15Di, built to reduce cutting times and heat transfer while producing improved surface finishes.

Three-Axis Machining Center Aids Mold Builders With Reduced Cycle Times, Improved Surface Finish

The VMX30Di three-axis machining center from Hurco Companies has been designed to help job shops focusing on batch production or mold and die work be more productive and profitable.

Time for Tooling to Get in the Game: Submit to Hot Shots Today

MoldMaking Technology joins Plastics Technology in calling all molders and mold builders to enter the injection-molded parts competition to be held at their co-located events in November 2022.

Hurco Recognizes Distributors at National Sales Meeting

Fred Braun (left) of Braun Machinery receives the 2021 Top Net Revenue Award from Cory Miller, Hurco North America general manager.

Hurco Announces a Third Round of Apprenticeship Program

The Field Service Apprenticeship is a two-year program that starts with a 12-week immersive introduction to the industry that merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom training.

The Pros and Cons of Machine Tool Design

A breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of the trunnion table machine and the swivel or articulating head machine.

Hurco North America Announces New Apprenticeship Program

The Field Service Apprenticeship merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom materials. Hurco encourages candidates with or without experience to apply.

Hurco Unveils Practical Job Shop Automation for High-Mix Manufacturing

Hurco has developed a streamlined automation package for high-mix manufacturing by partnering with ProCobots to make job shop automation practical.

MMT Chats: Liberty Molds Talks Respirators, Reshoring and Recommendations

MoldMaking Technology's Christina Fuges chats with some of the Liberty Molds team about a Ford Motor Company respirator project in the fight against COVID-19, the Hurco machine delivery that was key, and their take on the virus' impact and reshoring.

Hurco to Host Job Shop Automation Webinar

Hurco will host a job shop automation webinar June 16 at 2:00 PM (EDT).

Double-Column Bridge Machine Increases Blow Moldmaker’s Capabilities

High-speed double-column bridge machining center runs faster and produces better surface finishes, increasing capabilities of blow mold builder M.C. Molds.

Noteworthy News: Teaming Up

Catch up on the latest business partnerships within the moldmaking community from Hurco Companies, Inc., iD Additives, Inc., PCS Company, RJG and HRSflow.

Machine Series Features Direct Drive Spindle

Hurco launches the latest iteration of the VMXDi series, which features a direct drive spindle.

Tech Trends: Machine Match Up

Machining products from Dynamic International, Hurco and Mitutoyo could match up with your business’s machining needs, from better surface finishes to optimizing processes.

Hurco Forms Preferred Partnership with BMO Automation

Hurco Companies, Inc., continues its commitment to help customers navigate the ever-evolving technology landscape by partnering with BMO Automation.

Can You Recommend Any Books on Mold Design and Manufacturing?

Mold industry pros rally to offer a list of resources in response to a fellow SPE member’s call for assistance.

2019 Technology Review: Machining

MoldMaking Technology’s 2019 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide offers some of the latest highlighted products and services from supplier companies from a variety of categories, including machining.

Experience, Knowledge Base, and Creativity Give Tri-Par An Edge in Molds for High-Flow Material Parts

Expertise in building molds for parts made from highly-engineered materials and automation for molding gives Tri-Par Die and Mold Corp. key mechanisms for growth.

Hurco Distributors Recognized at National Sales Meeting

Hurco Companies Inc. held its annual awards banquet to acknowledge the team of accomplished distributors and agents who represent Hurco.

Hurco IMTS Recap

Hurco celebrated 50th anniversary at IMTS 2018.

IMTS 2018: Process,Technology and Service Advancements

Advancements in automation and digital manufacturing took center stage during IMTS last week, but developments in additive manufacturing, cutter technology, machining solutions, simulation software, EDM, laser technology and customer service were other hot items.

Celebrating Manufacturing's Past 50 Years

Hurco’s booth is designed to honor its past with the very first Hurco CNC machine model (KM1) on display and a timeline mural highlighting key events that helped to build Hurco into the company it is today.

Automation and Connectivity Drive Machine-Tool Innovations

Machine tool and EDM suppliers are advancing their offerings to include automation, better controls, machine monitoring and new five-axis capabilities.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Machining

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including machining.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Software

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including software.

Tour at Hurco Anniversary Celebration Reveals IMTS Preview

In 2018, Hurco celebrates 50 years in business as a provider of CNC machine tools. In honor of this milestone, Hurco had a 50-year anniversary open house with festivities and a technology tour that included the items the company will display at IMTS2018.

Hurco India Names New Leader

Hurco Companies Inc. has named industry veteran Sanjib Chakraborty as Country Head of Hurco India Pvt. Ltd.

SLIDESHOW: Technology Tuesday, Technology in Action

This week, instead of a showcase of static product information, I thought I'd share some videos demonstrating technology in action that MMT has covered.

Technology Showcase: Case Studies

Here’s a Technology Showcase review of past case studies that you may have seen, but that may also be worth another look.

Conversational CNC Helps Moldmaker Bridge Skills Gap

What can a company do when it has a healthy flow of work running through its facility but a lack of skilled workers to complete it all in an efficient, cost-effective manner? This moldmaker found the solution in two Hurco VMX 42i CNC mills with conversational programming capability.

2015 Leadtime Leader Awards Honorable Mention: Dynamic Tool & Design - Committing to a Scientific Process

This shop’s recent strides in mold qualification mirror an ongoing transition to a more systematic approach to mold manufacturing. Meanwhile, a culture of ownership ensures a full buy-in from veteran employees as well as fresh talent attracted through extensive workforce development efforts.

Making the Complex Simple

Tool center point management streamlines five-axis programming and setup.

Controlling Costs by Controlling Production

A process-driven manufacturing strategy and extensive data tracking have enabled this company to double down on the advantages of integrated toolmaking and molding capability.

Making Chips at IMTS

Philip Paull, of Noblesville, Indiana, owner of Excavating Solutions, won the Hurco Chipmaker Challenge Championship at IMTS in Chicago last week. The prize package Paull won includes a brand new Hurco CNC mill worth more than $100,000, a tooling package from Sandvik Coromant and $10,000 of Hurco bucks that can be used for training or machine options.

Time’s Running Out to Win a Free Machine

Hurco’s “Chipmaker Challenge” is well underway, but there’s still time to submit an entry and possibly bring home a brand new CNC machining center or lathe.

Five-Axis Myths

A look at the misinformation that prevents moldmakers from taking advantage of five-axis machining strategies to shorten total machining times.

Mold Work Makes Five-Axis Worthy of Consideration

The business case for five-axis machining.

Video: Heavier Hogging Through Positive Geometry

A new cutting tool helped this shop significantly speed a simple but tedious operation that it deems crucial to competitiveness.

Revamped CNC Line

VMX30Ui/VMX42i/VM10i/TMM8i

Vincennes University and Hurco Companies Partner

VU and Hurco Companies partner to provide students with advanced machining technology.

Moving Moldmaking Forward with Dynamic Toolpaths

It's not a matter of how much equipment or manpower you have. What is more important is how well you use what you've got.

2013 Leadtime Leader Awards: Winner Tech Mold Inc.

A three-division approach, technology innovation and a grow-your-own skilled workforce allows this mold manufacturer to balance the entire moldmaking process — ensuring continued success and landing it this year’s 2013 Leadtime Leader Award Winner title.

The Right Machine Eases Moldmaker’s Transition to Five-Axis

“This new technology allows us to be more efficient, which in turn means we can take on more work and also meet the short turnaround times our customers need.”

Technology Investment Pays Off for New England Moldmaker

For Wepco, the reward of reduced cycle times and increased productivity, which enabled them to book more jobs per week without sacrificing quality, was worth the risk.

Making the Move to a 5-Axis VMC

A look at some technology advancements that should encourage mold manufacturers to think again about integrating 5-axis machining into their operations.

Diverse Mold Offerings Sustain Moldmaker, Secures Future Business

Pelco Tool & Mold, Inc. (Glendale Heights, IL)—a producer of close-tolerance, high-quality tools for the closure, food and beverage, personal care, and medical industries—designs and builds a plethora of molds, including, single face and stack, rotating ratchet ring (RRR), conventional unscrewing, strip, side-action, collapsible core, compression, front-loaded core, insert and prototype.

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