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Quality Verification of Machine-Ready Blanks With New CMM
TCI Precision Metals highlights the installation of the newest Keyence model XM-5000 handheld probe coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
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2024 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 1
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2024, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.
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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2024
The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past year.
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Line Width vs. Depth Ratio in Laser Engraving
A laser does not produce 90-degree sidewalls. It requires a certain amount of draft in order to produce the required pattern.
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Additional Sizes for Tooling System to Streamline Mold Building
PCS Company introduces a range of new sizes to its Flexible Insert Tooling System (F.I.T.S.) in response to growing customer requests for more options to streamline mold building and their molding processes.
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Think Safety: Eliminate Hazards Throughout the Shop
The tooling community is taking advantage of new products for safer mold shops and molding facilities.
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VIDEO: Enhancing Data-Driven Decisions with Cloud-Based Mold Monitoring
Steps to improve data-driven decision-making and key features of a cloud-based system for mold monitoring and asset management.
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VIDEO: Standardization and the Future of Moldmaking
Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey discusses their focus on standardization and the future of moldmaking (it’s here to stay!).
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Hybrid CAM Strategy Enables High-Quality, Efficient Mold Repair
As CAM technology requirements accelerate, and the market for additive/hybrid processes evolves, Open Mind highlights its hyperMILL for efficient repair or rework of molds.
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Intuitive, Maintenance-Free Laser Welder for Mold Repair
Reduce your shop downtime and get your molds back up and running in record speed with Sisma’s SWA Fiber laser welders, backed by Gesswein support.
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MMT Chats: How to Implement a Remote Validation Process
Accede Mold & Tool Co. turned a workaround process for the pandemic into a permanent mold validation process.
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Rust Preventatives Ensure Complete Mold Protection
Slide Products highlights its line of oil-based and liquid rust preventative solutions, recognizing the necessity of regular maintenance for smooth mold-related operations.
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Automated Three-Axis Achieves Accurate, Repeatable Quality Control Results
Whether to measure critical plastic part features, or check mold tools and extrusion dies for signs of wear and damage, the Vision Engineering LVC Series measurement systems deliver high levels of precision and ease of use.
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In-Mold Solution Drives Dynamic Process Optimization, Data Transparency
The sensXpert platform provides a “customer-centric” approach, enabling moldmakers and plastics processors to measure and monitor temperature and material behavior inside the mold for real-time data and full manufacturing transparency.
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VIDEO: Maintaining a Customer-Centric Culture
Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey talks about the importance of the customer and culture when developing technology solutions for the moldmaking industry.
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Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs
New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.
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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.
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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.
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Precise, Surface-Level Cleaning Achieved Through Portable Laser
Housed in a 60-pound suitcase, Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase fiber laser makes cleaning parts simple, efficient and effective.
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VIDEO: Consulting How and When to Use Laser Technology
Wisconsin Engraving President Pete Kambouris and Sales and Marketing Manager Jon Carlson share the benefits of using their laser technology expertise to alleviate customer bottlenecks.
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MMT Chats: SPE MTD 2023 Mold Repair Person of the Year
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with the newly named SPE Mold Technologies Division 2023 Mold Repair Person of the Year to learn about his passion for mold repair. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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VIDEO: Insights and Best Practices for Mold Care
Slide Products President Michael Muth shares the products and practices he believes have helped the moldmaking industry the most when it comes to caring for molds.
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Technology Roundup: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment Essentials
This roundup focuses on maintenance, repair and surface treatment for mold equipment. Utilizing these helpful products and services can help save time and money.
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Mold Cleaning System Removes Buildup, Prevents Rust for PVC Processors
The environmentally friendly Eco-Pro 360 from iD Additives provides a protective nanocoating for optimal surface treatment, works on all metal surfaces without etching.
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Latest Maintain News And Updates
Mold Cleaning System Assists Clogged Water Lines in Injection Molds
iD Additives Eco-Pro 360 Mold Cleaning System Provides Safe, Effective Cleaning of Clogged Water Lines in Injection Molds.
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Stain Removal for Optimized Injection Mold Maintenance
Nanoplas offers its Zap-Ox stain removal for optimized injection mold maintenance.
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Digital Dry Ice Cleaning Technology Enables Mold Component Surface Preparation
Cold Jet highlights its PCS ULTRA, a digital dry ice cleaning technology to prepare substrates prior to coating.
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Spotting Presses: From Mold Spotting to Series Production
Milutensil SRL offers a diverse range of spotting presses to meet the precision demands of the moldmaking industry.
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Electroless Nickel Plating Benefits Plastic Injection Molds
Bales Metal Surface Solutions offers electroless nickel plating to benefit plastic injection molds in terms of mold performance, durability and product quality.
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How to Achieve Automated Measurement With Advanced Touch Probes and Laser Systems
A combination of lasers, probes and software help moldmakers automate in-process cutting tool and workpiece measurement.
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How to Achieve the Best Mold Finish
A look at factors that impact the polishability of tool steels and recommendations for obtaining a high-gloss finish.
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Laser Welder Yields Fast, Precise Mold Repair
Intralox's integration of the Alpha Laser ALFlak has significantly improved their tool room efficiency when it comes to difficult welds and urgent repairs.
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Best Practices for Engraving Cores and Cavities
Consider depth, font style, artwork size, polarity and location when engraving.
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How to Use Scientific Maintenance for More Accurate Mold and Part Troubleshooting
Discover how adopting scientific maintenance approaches helps improve mold lifespan, minimize failures, and optimize production outcomes.
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What is Scientific Maintenance? Part 2
Part two of this three-part series explains specific data that toolrooms must collect, analyze and use to truly advance to a scientific maintenance culture where you can measure real data and drive decisions.
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Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024
After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.
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