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How Moldmakers Impact New Product Development

Dynamic Tool Corp. discusses the mold builder’s role in defining injection molds to support new product development with MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges. 

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Dynamic Tool Corp. Wins MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Leadtime Leader Award

Dynamic Tool Corp., a provider of engineered tooling solutions based in Menomonee, Wisconsin, has been awarded MoldMaking Technology’s prestigious 2024 Leadtime Leader Award. The announcement was made during a live awards ceremony at the Plastics Technology booth, where owners Steve and Ken Eberle accepted the award on behalf of their team.

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Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing: A Story of Resilience, Growth and Innovation

This critical parts manufacturer, founded on solid tooling fundamentals, didn’t get derailed with the unexpected passing of the owner because leadership was already building a solid business, not just a good tool shop. Here’s how they managed change incrementally… and they’re not finished yet.

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Deliberate Mismatches for Easier Mold Manufacture and Improved Part Appearance

Basic principles for applying deliberate mismatch in the area between the core and cavity and between two matching plastic parts.

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How to Make Data Work for Mold Productivity and Performance

The use of digital workflows improves the impact of mold design libraries, conformal cooling and machine learning.

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How to Overcome Cutting Tool Vibration

Advanced indexable milling cutting tool design provides secure, predictable machining, increased metal removal rates, reduced cycle times and fast changeovers.

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How to Improve Your Current Efficiency Rate

An alternative approach to taking on more EDM-intensive work when technology and personnel investment is not an option.

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How to Customize an Interoperable Software Solution for Your Moldmaking Process

A connected software solution streamlines the moldmaking process by providing a unified source of design data, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors, with five key steps benefiting from this integration.

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How to Manage a CAD Library

Learn five ways to organize your mold design information.

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How to Implement Five-Axis Mold Machining for Higher Productivity, Versatility

Understanding the basics of five-axis capabilities justifies the investment, but exploring all the multi-axis machine benefits and approaches enhances the return on investment.

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Mold Maintenance Continues to Matter: Enhanced Training Program in a New Facility

I attended a MoldTrax mold maintenance workshop in 2019 and shared my experiences, and despite changes in ownership, the workshop's remarkable value endures, as discussed in a recent Q&A with the current leadership.    

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Tangentially Mounted Inserts Achieve Multifunctional Milling

The Kyocera MA90 milling insert series delivers high body rigidity with lower cutting forces in an effort to provide tough and reliable machining performance.

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Highly Wear-Resistant Thread Milling Grade Promotes Difficult Material Cutting

The Walter USA Tiger·tec Gold grade WSM37G is most effective for machining blind-hole and through-hole threads in hard steel, stainless steel, cast iron and heat-resistant super alloys.

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NPE

University Programs Expose Next-Gen Students to Moldmaking, Plastics

NPE2024: The University of Massachusetts Lowell extends an invitation to its Alumni and Friends Reception to university alumni and industry professionals, highlights successful programs giving hands-on manufacturing experience.

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3D Printing

Freeform Injection Molding Now Integrated With Desktop Injection Molding Machine

Injection molding machine supplier APSX-PIM now offers a comprehensive desktop FIM package using Nexa3D’s technology to 3D print molds, design parts.

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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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Visual Search Application Instantly Locates Data Needs

VizSeek visual search technology enables users to avoid spending hours hunting through databases to locate drawings, or duplicate already-existing work when quoting or manufacturing injection molds.

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Moldmaker Highlights Domestic Mold Expertise for Plastics Industry

MSI Mold Builders has the ability to develop a full range of injection molds and structural foam molds domestically, meeting the needs of U.S.-based molders.

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Mold Components

Stainless Steel Cooling System Extended to U.S. 

Hasco’s temperature control range for injection molds is now available with its U.S. system ZI, providing leak-proof temperature control.

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Moldmaker/Molder Adds Consumer Order Fulfillment Service

Best Tool & Engineering works closely with manufacturing engineers, inventors and product developers to turn their concepts into reality, providing customers cost savings and full, turnkey services.

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