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Collaborative Engineering Drives Quality Mold Solutions

Mold Making Technology

This team is involved in the design, development and maintenance of high-precision molds, including multi-cavity and complex molds used in various industries such as automotive, medical and consumer goods. CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended.

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Make on-demand manufacturing easier and faster with RapidDirect

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RapidDirect is a rapid prototyping service of choice for clients in aerospace, robotics, medicines, automotive, consumer goods, and many other industries. Automated DFM Feedback. The automated DFM feedback tool assesses a part’s design and assures that the part is manufacturable with CNC machining.

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Tiflex’s Implementation of AXYZ and WARDJET Tailored Cutting Solutions

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In 2007, Tiflex decided to adopt AXYZ routers, part of AAG, a leading global manufacturer of CNC routers and waterjet cutting solutions, focused on helping companies of all sizes improve their automation. The primary use of these automation machines was cutting rubber sheets and pads into specific shapes.

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

For instance, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan shut down electronics factories, and 2017’s Hurricane Harvey disrupted US oil refineries and petrochemical plants, ultimately leading to shortages of some plastics and resins critical to different industries.

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Job Shop vs. Flow Shop in Manufacturing

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Flow shop products are made-to-stock using a fixed routing model that produces the same output every time. Takt time is balanced and consistent, and flow shops naturally lend themselves to production automation because routing flows do not change. Shorter lifespans with consistent requirements benefit from flow shops.

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PTXPO 2025: Mold Builders Showcase Innovation, Automation and Efficiency Across the Supply Chain

Mold Making Technology

From high-volume stack molds to precision LSR tooling, mold builders across North America are stepping up with smart investments in automation, advanced machining and digital tools. Mold Builders @ PTXPO * Slideshow will go here * Here’s a snapshot of what they were showcasing at PTXPO 2025 : A1 Tool Corp.

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Honoring Excellence in Mold Manufacturing

Mold Making Technology

Lead time is the culmination of the entire mold manufacturing process. A quality mold delivered on time results from a team of professionals working together from sales, design and manufacturing to validation, delivery and support. Mold manufacturing boils down to lead times. — or both.