Build-A-Mold Takes a Production Approach to Custom Mold Making THE CHALLENGE As the moldmaking industry grew more competitive, Build-A-Mold (BAM) wanted to apply a production mentality to its custom mold making in order to open up capacity. To accomplish this goal, the Windsor, Ontario, Canada, company knew that it could no longer operate effectively with its commodity vertical machining centers, which often needed adjustments. If it were to continue to serve as a “one-stop shop” to automotive OEMs and maintain its reputation for providing quality steel cores, cavities and small parts, BAM would need new technology to improve its steel milling capabilities and EDM workflow. THE SOLUTION BAM’s decision on which equipment to purchase was driven by its desire to compete with the offshore m

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