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6 MoldMaking Technology —— OCTOBER 2017 THIS MONTH ON moldmakingtechnology.com From the Editor Leadtime is the culmination of the entire mold manufacturing process. A quality mold that is delivered on-time is the result of a team of pro- fessionals working together from sales, design and manufacturing to validation, delivery and support. We created this competition to share best practices and to recognize those of you who are excelling in customer satisfaction, workforce development, industry involvement, continual improvement, business growth, technology, com- petitive advantage and more. We seek to recognize excellence in industry leaders and in those aspir- ing to be industry leaders. It's not just about whether your shop has the shortest delivery times. It's about what you do with what you have. We are looking for companies that perform beyond the status quo and for companies that use any and all available resources. For some, this means doing things like fostering teamwork between skilled employees, running a well-managed sched- ule or having the latest machinery and equipment, automation, or all three. This competition is about capitalizing on what you have to build the best molds for customers while keeping costs fair and meeting deliveries. This competition is not about being the biggest, fanciest shop. It's about working efficiently and intelligently, and it's about demonstrating the passion that you have for your craft. According to past winners, including Westminster Tool, Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing, Krieger Craftsmen and Graphic Tool, this award can help your shop gain industry recognition and credibility, attract new cus- tomers and add value to your overall services and products. It can boost morale in your shop and distinguish your shop as an industry leader. It also helps you promote your shop's capabilities and services during sales calls by building confidence in new and existing customers, increasing awareness of your shop and reinforcing your brand. Any shop that performs moldmaking operations is eligible to compete. We encourage shops to enter online before the end of the year. The shops we have honored have gone that extra mile. They completed the ques- tionnaire fully and with detail, and then they went a step further. They included PowerPoint presentations, photographs, employee input and videos in addition to the questionnaire. They also expressed very clearly a passion for their work and a desire to win! Visit short.moldmakingtechnology.com/leader to learn more and to nominate your shop today! Honoring Excellence in Mold Manufacturing Christina M. Fuges Editorial Director VIDEO: Lighter Stepovers and Deeper Stepdowns Dynamic motion toolpaths deliver powerful machining advantages while helping moldmakers get the most out of any machine, new or old. short.moldmakingtechnology.com/step BLOG: What If a Small Investment Could Increase Your Milling Productivity? Often, improper seating of tapered toolholders in the spindle is overlooked when evaluating a milling machine's performance and efficiency. Today, there is an inexpensive fix for this design flaw that a former president at Toyota Motor Manufacturing wants to share. short.moldmakingtechnology.com/flaw ZONE: Leadtime Leader Awards Here you can read about past winners, get a virtual look inside winning shops, check out the benefits and rewards, learn about the criteria, comb through some FAQs, review the questionnaire and nominate your shop today! short.moldmakingtechnology.com/leader WEBINAR: Next Generation of Mold Efficiency, Thermal Management and Conformal Applications This presentation explores how TruCool creates improved part quality and throughput while reducing cycle time and capital expenses. This webinar will explore advanced applications of conformal cooling as well. short.moldmakingtechnology.com/trucool Follow MMT on: Follow @ MMT_ChristinaF