Published 12/04/2024

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2024

The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past year.

Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology

Feature

Ejector Pin Selection Guide: A review of materials, treatments and coatings to help determine the proper pins for optimized plastic part ejection.

Tip

Understanding Diamond Compounds: Diamond compounds, with varied grades, colors and base options, provide a comprehensive solution for mold builders in need of precise and superior polishing across diverse materials and applications.

Case Study

Integrated CAD/CAM Streamlines Electrode Manufacture, Improves Quality: A focus on electrode design and automation that helps toolrooms improve efficiency, reduce tooling costs and deliver higher quality products.

Profile

Father/Daughter Team Takes Mold Business into the Future: Innovation, personalized service and a team’s collective mold manufacturing experience earn customer loyalty for 56 years and set the business up for future success.

MMT Chats

MMT Chats: Award-Winning 2024 Mold Maker of the Year: Gabe English of Western Carolina Tool & Mold received the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Mold Technologies Div. (MTD) Mold Maker of the Year award.

Sources | (Top row, from left to right) MMT Staff, DMS, Accede Mold and Tool, Boride Engineered Abrasives, (bottom row, left to right) B.A. Die and Mold, Dynamic Tool Corp.

Video

Dynamic Tool Corporation – Creating the Team to Move Moldmaking Into the Future: For 40+ years, Dynamic Tool Corp. has offered precision tooling, emphasizing education, mentoring and innovation. The company is committed to excellence, integrity, safety and customer service, as well as inspiring growth and quality in manufacturing.

Product

3D-Printed Hot Runner Nozzles Yield Consistent Temperature Profile: Monolith hot runners produced by DMS through a combination of SLS and AI, facilitate seamless integration with the mold and challenging material processing.

Webinar

Efficient Mold Design with Advanced Automation—Core/Cavity Design: Discover how the right CAD/CAM tools can streamline your mold design process with dedicated hybrid solid/surface modeling, ensuring precision and efficiency in parting, runoff and shutoff.

MMT Today Item

Confronting the Mold Design Talent Drought: I reposted on LinkedIn the results of an informal survey we conducted, which revealed a shortage of skilled mold designers. It quickly gained a lot of traction. Given the response, I thought I'd summarize the feedback and keep the conversation going.

Social Media Post

Q&A with Gabe English of Western Carolina Tool & Mold: North Carolina mold builder that has adapted and innovated amidst a change in ownership, doubling sales, maintaining its workforce and reflecting team resilience and expertise.

ICYMI

A Fresh Perspective from a Young Female Newcomer to a Mature Male-Dominated Industry: Jane Huot, a 23-year-old mold designer and project manager, celebrated her one-year anniversary with Accede Mold & Tool by going on her first business trip to a conference geared for women in plastics and shadowing sales on customer visits.