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Maintenance & Repair

Laser Welder Delivers Big on Time and Cost Savings for Small Repairs

Laser welder’s ergonomic design and functionality makes small repairs faster and easier for United Tool and Mold Inc.
#casestudy

Mold Components

VIDEO: How Monitoring A Mold's Activity Helps Improve Mold Performance

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges interviews Lorena Fisher of Progressive Components to learn why mold monitoring is so critical for optimizing a mold's productivity.

Maintenance & Repair

VIDEO: How Water Flow Monitoring Optimizes Mold Production

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges and Progressive Components' Rebecca Hamstra discuss why monitoring water flow in injection molds is important.
#auxiliaryequipment

Surface Treatment

Higher-Level Laser Mold Texturing

Eroded, sandblasted and chemically-etched mold textures are now 100-percent lasered at this Germany-based service provider.

Maintenance & Repair

Welding Solutions Are More Efficient, Flexible and Affordable

As welding technologies advance, moldmakers have more options for repairing molds faster, cheaper and with minimal training required.
#education

Automation

Innovation Abounds at NPE2018

Here is a review of some notable moldmaking innovations and advancements on display at NPE2018.
#leadership #npe

Maintenance & Repair

Steps for Properly Evaluating a Mold Release Product

Here are some essential steps to follow when selecting the right agent to help eliminate issues that slow down cycle time.
#tips

Maintenance & Repair

Choosing the Right Beam Source for Your Laser-Welding Operation

Fiber laser technology is here, but is it the right solution for your operation? 

Maintenance & Repair

Scenes from Amerimold 2018, Part 2—Education!

MMT brings readers yet another look at Amerimold 2018. This time, the focus is on education via our Tech Talks, technology demos and more.
#education #amerimold

Inspection & Measurement

2017 Leadtime Leader Awards Winner: Graphic Tool Corp.

Leadership changes set this mold manufacturer on a path of renewed purpose, fueled by data-driven, lean methodologies and deliberate, quality-controlled production.
#packaging #medical #fiveaxis