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A Technical and Business Approach to Moldmaking Increases Growth Opportunities

Next-generation ownership at Kingson Mold and Machine changes culture to deliver optimized, definable and repeatable productivity solutions.

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How to Transfer Quality Training from a Cost Center to a Profit Center

To succeed with product quality and quality training shops must measure quality at the source, process improvements, waste, cost, productivity, sales and other key performance indicators. 

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Components of a Complete Cleaning and Surface Treatment Program

Proper surface treatment of a mold optimizes the mold’s performance, limits downtime, improves performance and increases production efficiency. 

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Automation

How to Optimize Quoting with Geometry-Guided Automation

Automated quoting improves efficiency, reduces bottlenecks, increases production speed and trims costs for mold builders.

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WEBINAR: How to Take Advantage of 3+2 and Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining to Increase Productivity

“First, think about what you are doing and why,” emphasized Ken Conklin, the director of the Methods Dealer Network for Methods Machine Tools, when he shared his advice on how to implement five-axis machining in mold manufacturing.

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StackTeck Takes New Steps to Support U.S. Customers

StackTeck partners with Louis Young of L.J. Young Consulting LLC to expand U.S. customer support. Louis brings 35 years of injection molding project and production experience. 

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How to Select the Right Programming CAM Software for Directed Energy Deposition in Mold Repair and Modification

Selecting the right programming CAM software improves the use of directed energy deposition to repair and modify tooling.

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How to Use Flushing to Clean Cooling Passages and Heat Exchangers

Six key questions to ask before investing in a flushing system.

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How to Learn Mold Design Virtually

Plastics Engineering program instructors share their strategies for successful virtual learning for hands-on injection mold design.

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Basics

Understanding the Value of Scientific Injection Mold Cooling

Injection molds are heat exchangers, so proper cooling is necessary to improve part quality, maximize profits and maintain your company’s reputation. 

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