Accuracy and Surface-Finish Needs Drive Cutting-Tool Solutions
Cutting-tool suppliers are using advanced coatings, new thread designs, education and collaboration to help moldmakers maximize results.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Cutting Tools
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 cutting tools.

Tradeshow Tuesday: On Display at Amerimold 2018, Part 7
Amerimold 2018 is next week! Is your schedule booked? Are your bags packed? Check out this week’s slideshow to see some of what will be on display at the show.

Drill Has Coating to Facilitate Chip Evacuation
The Exocarb ADF enables one-step drilling to simplify machining time and tool management.

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.

Chicago Area Companies Give Students a "Tooling Start"
Moldmaking industry suppliers and shops support advanced manufacturing curricula in Chicago area high schools by donating products and scholarships.

OSG Announces “Shaping Your Dreams” Scholarship Winners
On February 7, 2018, OSG USA Inc. recognized the recipients of its inaugural “Shaping Your Dreams” scholarship program.

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.

Top-Viewed Articles on MMT
Click through the slideshow to see which topics have been of particular interest to the MMT community over the years.

Supplier-Based Training Programs Fuel Mold Industry Needs
Moldmaking industry supplier companies establish workforce development programs to increase the flow of new talent for themselves and for the industry.

SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, Software
Looking for software solutions? The choices seem endless, and MMT is a great place to begin your search.

Manufacturing Day is an Opportunity for our Industry
How are you celebrating our national day, Manufacturing Day, this year? October 7 marks the fifth year since Manufacturing Day was established in the US, Canada and Mexico, and the mold manufacturing industry should embrace the opportunity to spread the message that moldmaking is cool!

Slideshow: Amerimold 2016 Preview
This annual tradeshow and technical conference addresses the business development, best practices and networking interests of the plastic injection mold manufacturing industry. Here's a small sampling of what attendees will see this year.

Low-Lying Areas
Scanning a part’s low-lying areas.

Machining 3D Parts
For most of the 3D machining required in moldmaking, there are essentially seven steps necessary to achieve the desired results in terms of shape, finish and cycle time.

Slideshow: Amerimold 2015 Preview
Considered THE event for mold manufacturing, Amerimold covers many facets of the industry, from its exhibits to its technical conference. Here's a small sampling of what will be highlighted for attendees.

Amerimold 2015 Bringing You In-Depth Workshops
New this year, Amerimold Expo's technical conference program is offering two half-day workshops for a deeper dive into programming 3D parts and strategies for making mold maintenance profitable.

Deep 3D Cavities and Cores with Long Tooling
A new approach to machining deep 3D cavities and cores.