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Fast-Track Projects As A Way To Win Jobs And Add Value
As OEMs become increasingly dependent on metal injection molders for more upfront engineering work, project management is becoming a key value-added capability. The ability to offer short lead times and critical time-to-market windows for new products is one way to win jobs, influence new business and achieve success.

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Client's Rotorkopf Production Goes Full-Throttle With Metal Injection Molding
Looking to produce a rotorkopf that offered high strength and reliable performance — but was more cost effective to manufacture — an automotive parts company turned to AFT's Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Division to create a part that was more than up to speed. It left previous fabrications far behind.

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Forming Focus

Ferenc Varga, Vice President of European Operations, General Manager of AFT Europe
When Ferenc Varga took over as General Manager of AFT's European operations in Hungary in 2001, he was the sole employee of AFT Europe and the headquarters was nothing more than a vacant potato field in a burgeoning industrial park. Turning it into a world-class Metal Injection Molding facility six months later was certainly no small potatoes — but even more impressive is the fact that he has been instrumental in the phenomenal 230% growth in sales of AFT Europe.

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Optimizing Component Designs
For Successful MIM Applications (Part 2)

Last month, AFT's Andrew Hanson and Steve Perruzza addressed the processes involved in Metal Injection Molding (MIM) production that are key to designing optimized parts. In this month's issue, they focus on process and design considerations that aid in MIM design optimization. As with any fabrication process, an optimized design is essential for cost effectiveness and market competitiveness.

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Metal Injection Molding
Developing your part is a multiple step process. At Advanced Forming Technology, we will work with you to create the best possible design out of the most efficient and cost effective materials. In this section each month, we will provide you with a checklist to assist you in the process. Read more to find out about Metal Injection Molding (MIM).

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PCC Updates

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Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products, serves a wide variety of industrial and aerospace applications. PCC is distinguished by preeminent leadership in the markets it serves, the high degree of proprietary technology and technical expertise inherent in its product lines, outstanding management of complex manufacturing processes, and close attention to the creation of shareholder value. Read more for the latest news from PCC.

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