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The American Mold Builder Annual Membership Directory
Get your copy of the "Go To" resource when looking for a mold or die cast builder. Published annually, the Membership Directory's is distributed at industry trade shows, and is complimentary to member and partner companies. OEMs and mold purchasers receive a free copy at AMBA participating trade shows.
The directory may be purchased for $50 each from the AMBA office.
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The American Mold Builder Quarterly Publication
The American Mold Builder (TAMB) publication is packed with the latest mold-related issues and top industry trends. The publication features informative articles on education & training, business development, human resources, technical news from industry suppliers, and sales & marketing strategies written by the industry's leading experts like Clare Goldsberry, as well s AMBA staff editors. Trade show coverage and AMBA news & events are also featured. For more information on The American Mold Builder - click here.
Subscriptions may be purchased for $50 annually. (shipping & handling included)
Click here - to subscribe online, or to subscribe my mail or fax, click here. |
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Know the True Cost of Your Molds
By: AMBA & Steve DeHoff of Stress Engineering
The comprehensive brochure contains valuable information that helps mold buyers compare the “cost” of purchasing molds offshore vs. the U.S. The new brochure contains actual case studies comparing the “total product cost” (mold, molding, assembly & shipping, etc.) if purchased in the U.S. vs. China . The brochure was produced with input from Steve DeHoff of Stress Engineering, a consulting firm that works with OEMs to evaluate their outsourcing needs. This informational brochure will help mold purchasers determine the most cost-effective methods to meet product manufacturing requirements.
Click here and download a pdf copy.
Receive free copies (up to 25). OEMs, suppliers also get free copies. Please contact AMBA at 847.222.9402 or e-mail info@amba.org .
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Precision Mold Manufacturing Career Brochure
A brochure featuring Precision Mold Manufacturing as rewarding career. Ideal for distributing at career fairs.
First 100 copies are FREE. Contact AMBA at 847.222.9402 or e-mail info@amba.org .
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What is a Mold?
An introduction to plastic injection molding and injection mold construction. Initiated by the training committee at Tech Mold, Inc.
To order, go to: http://www.techmold.com/ebook/book.htm or call Tech Mold, Inc., phone: 602/968-8691
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Strategic Marketing and Sales Resources (A Three-Part Series)
By: Clare Goldsberry
The results of a recent Business Forecast Survey showed us that mold shops have lots of questions about marketing and aren't sure where to turn for answers. Well, we have a place to start. In these tough times, a Marketing & Sales strategy is more important than ever. You need the right customers -- i.e. profitable customers. You need a diverse customer base that can benefit from your capabilities and expertise. How do you find these? Are you doing the right things to get the customers you need and want? If you'd like a good "Marketing & Sales Strategy 101" course, order Clare Goldsberry's 3-book set, Strategic Marketing & Sales Planning for Molders and Moldmakers. She wrote this easy-to-read and understand set using her own experiences as a sales and marketing manager for a moldmaking and molding company. It's geared toward small- to-mid-sized companies with ideas that are easy to implement. The series includes:
1. Marketing Strategies for Molders and Moldmakers
2. Marketing Communications Strategies -- Building a bridge to better sales
3. Successful Sales Strategies - growing your business and profits.
The books are short, easy to understand and offer simple marketing and sales suggestions for things you can do easily and with little expense. Order your set today! This book series originally sold for $90. Now the AMBA is offering this series to our members at a special discounted price of $29.95 for the three book set! Email info@amba.org or call the AMBA office to order your set today! |
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Purchasing Injection Molds: A Buyer's Guide
By: Clare Goldsberry
Available for $29.95 each.
Please call AMBA at 847.222.9402
or email at mailto:info@amba.org to purchase your copy today. |
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Introduction to Mold Making
Published by the NTMA, in conjunction with the AMBA Southwestern Michigan Chapter. Includes a comparison of common molding processes; blow molding; rubber molding; compression molding of thermoset plastics; injection molding and injection molds; molds for die castings; standard mold components; producing cavities; mold actions; runners, gates and vents; cooling and heating molds; surface finishes for molds; fabrication materials for molds; mold problems and solutions; mold repair techniques-welding; glossary of terms and tables-conversion.
To order, please visit NTMA's online bookstore at www.ntma.org.
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So, You Think You Have a Great Idea?
By: Clare Goldsberry
So, You Think You Have a Great Idea! guides the inventor through the maze of dealing with plastic part designers, mold designers, mold makers and molders. It will help you and the inventor. It offers tips to moldmakers and molders on how not to get stuck with someone's great idea, and tips to inventors on how not to deal with mold shops. First rule for inventors - have money! Second rule - never ask a moldmaker to build the tool now in exchange for a piece of the action later. If you've ever dealt with an inventor, or know inventors who need help dealing with the plastics industry, this is the book!
A special price at $6.95 available directly from Clare Goldsberry, please call 602/996-6499 or e-mail at mailto:clarewrite@aol.com to request your copy today. |
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Duties and Standards for Machining Skills Levels I, II, & III
Published by the NTMA. A skill standard, in the simplest sense, is a description of work to a specified level of performance. The National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS) Machining Skill Standards are the result of major efforts by shop owners and supervisors, workers, associations and educators from all over the country. The standards are an important tool in assessing worker's abilities and training needs. The standards describe in detail the tasks a worker must be able to perform at increasing skill levels with machine tools, instruments, drawing and benchwork, as well as skills in calculations, work planning and quality. When used in combination with a program guided by the NTMA Metalworking Training System, the standards provide the testing and evaluation tools needed to measure success. Students and workers trained to meet the standards can earn industry recognized credentials. Level I details skills expected of a machinist with 12 to 18 months training and experience. Level II includes mid-range skills required by an advanced student. Level III reflects journeyman-level skills.
To order the set of three books, visit NTMA's online bookstore at www.ntma.org.
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Machine Tool & Manufacturing Technology
By: Steve F. Krar, Mario Rapisarda, and Albert F. Check
This text serves as a comprehensive look at the new technology in machine tooling and manufacturing. The first sections cover the basic machine tool operations and processes and highlights modular tooling systems, conventional/electronic programmable machines, and the latest steelmaking processes. This text also provides outstanding coverage of Computer Numerical Control Technology and Programming on teaching-size machines and industry turning and machining centers. Highlights include lathe and mill examples with detailed explanations of each program code to assist students in programming. The final section provides an overview of 13 manufacturing technologies related to machine trades. Presented in easy-to-understand language, this is the first truly modern machine tool book to offer a new balance of topics providing a realistic representation of the current state of the trade.
Visit NTMA's online bookstore at www.ntma.org.
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Hanser Publications
Hanser Publications is the premier publisher of metalworking and plastics technology titles in the industry. Their widely-read trade publications have long been the backbone of the plastics and metalworking industries for manufacturers and educators alike. They bring you the best, and the often hard-to-find technical references vital to your success. Their books and training materials are ideal for industry, science, education, and your general business needs related to manufacturing.
Check out all they have to offer at www.hanserpublications.com. |
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