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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.
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MMT Ask the Expert: How to Succeed with Complex Resins Such as Bioresin and PCR in Injection-molded Applications
In this Ask the Expert brought to you by Husky, Sheldon Alexander answers questions about complex resins. The use of complex resins such as bioresins instead of petroleum-based resins continues to trend in our industry, and it is important to understand the challenges that can arise. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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MMT Ask the Expert: Hot Runner Benefits and the Fundamentals of Maintenance and Refurbishment
In this next portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Derrick Hennebicque answers some FAQs about the advantages of hot runner systems and refurbishment strategies. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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MMT Ask the Expert: Servo Control and Hot Runner Temperature Controller Best Practices
In this portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Vernon Moss answers some frequently asked questions on servo control and hot runner controllers. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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MMT Ask the Expert: How to Optimize System and Hot Runner Balance
In the first portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Sheldon Alexander answers some frequently asked questions on the fundamentals of system and hot runner balance and how to overcome challenges. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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VIDEO: How to Create an Elite Moldmaking Workforce
Alex Beaumont, Vice President of Beaumont Technologies, shares details about the company’s specialized workforce development program, which is based on individualized training.
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VIDEO: Complex Valve-Gate Hot Runner Molds and Processing Reinforced Material Tips
Tony Brodzeller, Technical Sales Director at Mastip talks about its complex 72-drop valve-gate stack mold hot runner system, tips for processing reinforced materials and his perspective on the future of moldmaking.
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VIDEO: Molding Simulation Brings the Mold Builder and Molder Together
Mark Solberg, Executive VP of CAE Services and Jason Bonanno, VP – New Business Development of CAE, discuss CAE’s Moldflow analysis services. Learn how to know when your shop needs to outsource or invest in software and the mold builder’s role in using mold analysis software.
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MMT Chats: 3D Printing Molds and Training Moldmakers
MMT editorial director Christina Fuges and Westminster Tool vice president Hillary Thomas sit down to discuss Westminster Tool's successful partnerships. Get to know more about Westminster Academy and how molds make the world go round. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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VIDEO: Can You Integrate a Joystick onto a Robot for Mold Repair?
Tony Demakis, President of Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales and Brian Conner, Channel Development Manager at Universal Robots answer the question of whether or not you can integrate a joystick onto a robot for mold repair.
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