Scenes from Amerimold 2018, Part 3—Leadtime Leader, Networking and Fun!
Each year, Amerimold 2018 provides an excellent forum for the moldmaking industry to connect—but not just on the show floor. Here are more scenes from the lighter side.

Tradeshow Tuesday: On Display at Amerimold 2018, Part 6
Amerimold 2018 is only two weeks away, so check out this week’s slideshow of items to see some of what will be on display at the show.

Round Latch Locking Unit Offers Precision and Reliability
Hasco’s round latch locking unit is compact and mounts on the inside to ensure precision and reliability.

Thinking Big and Easy
It’s what's between the platens that matters, says Hasco Engineering Manager Brenda Clark at NPE2018. “It’s all about the precise amount of space required to get the product produced in the minimum amount of mold base, yet with the best quality and substantial steel to improve part quality.”

Tradeshow Tuesday: On Display at Amerimold 2018, Part 2
Amerimold 2018 is only 43 days away! Plan ahead by checking out this week’s slideshow, which highlights some of what will be on display at the show.

Tradeshow Tuesday: On Display at Amerimold 2018
Cruise through this week’s slideshow for a peek at some of what will be on display at Amerimold 2018.

Pre-Hardened Steel Designed for Machinability
Hasco’s 1.2714HH pre-hardened steel supplements its plate lineup and offers optimum wear resistance, stability and other properties for machining.

Successful Supplier Nights Help "Mold" Careers
The Chicago Chapter of the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) recently hosted its fourth successful supplier night fundraiser that continues to provide much-needed support for promoting careers in moldmaking.

Standardization Solutions Drive Mold Component Innovations
Mold component suppliers continue to standardize products that speed mold building while also developing technology that addresses design, cooling, release and other challenges.

Tradeshow Tuesday: Coming Up at NPE2018
Cruise through this week’s slideshow to see more of what’s coming up at NPE2018.

Hot-Runner System Has Screw-In Nozzle for Leak Protection
Hasco’s H4016/ hot-runner system has a screw-in nozzle that ensures leak-free operation.

Special Seals Give Cooling System Durable High-Temperature Stability
The Hasco HT cooling system uses connecting couplings with a shut-off valve to resist higher temperatures.

Hot Runner Technologies Aim to Simplify Moldmakers’ Approaches
Hot runner suppliers are developing solutions that remove complexities from the way that moldmakers and molders design, control and maintain their processes.

Cylindrical Head Surface on Ejector Pin Enables Secure Mold Mounting Position
Hasco Z410 ejector pins enable precise centering of individually contoured ejector or core pins.

2017: Gone but Not Forgotten
I wish to thank everyone I’ve worked with to write features that have appeared each month in MMT. Plus, a look at a series of features about one of my favorite topics: Workforce development.

TBT: Setting A Standard in Hot Runner Design
Keeping hot runner system costs down is key to efficient injection mold design.

Collaborative Hot Runner Design to Improve Mold Performance
Improving injection mold performance requires understanding hot runner needs and options.