aisatu The publication of "Expert of Production" -Guidebook to Dies and Molds - Dies and molds are what bring into society the industrial products that make life in general easier. And so, the Japan Die and Mold Industry Association (JDMA) runs various activities aimed at promoting the die and mold industry in order to sustain the lifestyles modern society has grown accustomed to. People can enjoy a high standard of living today thanks to the availability of low priced, sound quality industrial products. The products themselves come from none other than high quality dies and molds. Seen from this perspective, it would not be an overstatement to claim the die and mold industry one of the indispensable elements which sustain modern lifestyles. A lot of information on characteristics of the finished product and the raw materials it is made of is already packed into the die or mold. In this way, products - both new and old - can be produced by simply putting the material into the die (mold). The JDMA is proud of the high appraisal manufacturers around the world have given to the molds and dies made in Japan,let alone how consumers have shown their pleasure with the products they render. The Japanese die and mold industry has a history of "spinning wheat into gold" for what regards turning materials into high quality industrial products. Furthermore, R & D is continuously searching for new and improved ways to manufacture dies and molds in order that consumers can reek the benefits of better quality products. Expert of production Guidebook to Dies and Molds - briefly explains the bare mimimum you need up know when interested in procuring dies and molds. It lists practical molding techniques by the type of material used, as well as the types of dies and molds that should be used with these techniques and companies which can manufacture them for you. We hope it will serve you as reference when planning and developing products or seeking contacts with Japanese mold manufacturers. The JDM A is a member of the International ,special tooling and machining association (ISTMA). As before, we remain dedicated to the goal of building a society in which everyone, everywhere can enjoy the benefits of a modern way of life. We hope to have your continued support and cooperation.

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