The two-component reaction resin system Ultrametal can be used to repair metal parts made of aluminum, bronze, steel and iron. (Diamant Metallplastic)
Welding

Fixing casting and surface defects

Diamant Metallplastic has further improved its two-component reaction resin system "Ultrametal" for cold welding. It is designed to make it even easier to fix casting and surface defects on metals with all the advantages of cold chemical welding.

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Germany-based Werkzeugbau Ruhla started to automate its toolmaking processes in 2002. (Source: Ruhla)
Automation

From cottage industry to industrial toolmaking

Germany – To automate or not to automate? That is the question that SMEs are facing. Many experts, suppliers and users would answer the above question with a resounding "yes" - however, as this two-part feature will show, there is a lot to consider when automating production.

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Finding new ways of differentiation: The three C's (Compare, Compile and Conduct) are supposed to help with that. (©blinkblink - stock.adobe.com)
3C Approach

How to excel: Compare, compile, conduct

Global competition is getting stronger. It is becoming increasingly difficult for toolmakers to differentiate themselves from other companies. The WBA Tooling Academy Aachen has found a way to obtain a superior strategic position and to achieve operational excellence.

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