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Consumer Products and Automotive
Spending on molds correlates with industrial production of consumer goods.
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Raising the Speed Limit for Smaller Cutters
An auxiliary electric spindle enables this shop to handle small features and intricate finishing work without investing in a new machining center.
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Applying the Right Alloy
A focus on mold operating temperature and welding effects will help determine the right aluminum alloy for future mold builds.
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Moldmaking Opportunities in Central and South America
In addition to the Asian region, Central and South America represent a high growth area for the U.S. plastics industry.
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Laser Sintering and Milling Working Together
A hybrid manufacturing process offers mold builders an alternative method for making cores and cavities with time and cost savings and increased consistency.
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Carving a Niche with Multi-Material Sampling
In-house commissioning of multi-shot plastic injection molds is expected to pay dividends for this moldmaker—and, perhaps more importantly, for its customers.
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Angling for “Big” Advantages in Automotive Tooling
This shop hopes to capitalize on growing opportunities in a different market by adding to its large-part machining capacity.
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Knowledge as a Core Competency
This German manufacturer’s competitiveness depends on not only a streamlined workflow, but also a deep understanding of customer needs and a reliable influx of skilled employees.
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Straight and Simple
An internal vertical lifter system enabled this shop to design a mold that releases a series of undercuts without requiring angled machining operations.
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Wiping the Slate Clean with a Brand-New Facility
“After the two-week transition period, we were operating smoother than we were at our previous facility.”
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