Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing Ltd. is a respected global manufacturer of mid- to large-size molds. Cavalier builds molds for widely diverse applications, including products for the automotive, commercial, recreational and domestic goods industries. Cavalier has solutions for diverse needs including injection, structural foam, gas assist, multi-shot, thermoset, prototype, and compression molds.
For more than 40 years, Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing (Cavalier) has been successfully serving customers worldwide in the tooling industry. Cavalier builds molds for widely diverse applications, including products for the automotive, commercial, recreational and domestic industries. The company provides solutions for injection, structural foam, gas assist, multi-shot, thermoset, prototype, and compression molds.
Founded in 1975, Cavalier employs more than 115 people. With a 54,000 square foot facility containing state-of-the-art design and manufacturing capabilities, the company builds tools for 250- to 4,000-ton presses and manufactures more than 200 molds per year.
To find the right formula for success, the company continuously investigates software, machine tools, equipment and processes that are state-of-the-art worldwide. At the tip of the leading edge, Cavalier has discovered that newer, more efficient high-tech equipment and processes give the company a competitive advantage, even in challenging economies and against lower-cost global competition. Over the past five years, annual sales have increased from $8 million to $24 million and continue to climb.
NX is the exclusive mold design system for Cavalier. It includes process automation tools that streamline mold design, from part design to tool design, assembly design and tool validation. With a step-by-step mold design workflow, NX combines advanced automation with mold making knowledge and best practices. Mold designs are dynamically associated with part designs, helping Cavalier designers to respond quickly to design changes.
The mold design process at Cavalier results in a complete 3D assembly model with every detail of the tool produced with NX. The engineering team uses NX to create an accurate bill of materials (BOM) for the mold and, when necessary, 2D engineering drawings.
The facility at Cavalier features advanced technology equipment, including multi-axis, multi-function and high-speed machining centers with high-capacity tool changers. The most recent additions are three sinker electrical discharge machines (EDMs). The shop is a model of efficiency, with automation at every level, and runs 24/7 with minimal manual intervention.
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Note: Baking vs. boiling potatoes: I prefer to bake the potatoes instead of boiling them to prevent the absorption of extra water, which might add hydration to the dough. Additionally, baking ensures maximal potato starch gelatinization, which results in a light and fluffy texture.
Place the whole potatoes into a small roasting pan or dish and, with a fork, prick the skin around the potatoes several times to allow them to breathe during baking. Bake the potatoes for about 1 hour, flipping them halfway through. Remove them from the oven when a knife can easily slide into the center of the potato (internal temp of 208-211F / 98-99C).
Turn the mixer to the lowest speed and mix until everything is incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl and dough hook and increase to speed 2, mix for 3-5 minutes until the dough begins to cling to the dough hook and remove from the sides of the bowl. Then, scrape the hook clean, cover the mixing bowl, and let rest for 10 minutes.
After the rest, mix on speed 2 for another 2-3 minutes until the dough again begins to cling to the hook and look smoother. If you did a windowpane test at this point it would not pass, but it would start to show a thin membrane forming.
Add the butter: The butter should be at room temperature at this point: a finger press should easily press into the butter with little resistance. With the mixer set to low speed, add the butter, one pat at a time. Continue mixing on low until all the butter is added and the dough again becomes one cohesive mass.
Add the riced potato: Once all the butter is added to the dough, add in half of the riced potato and mix on low until incorporated (this should not take long). Then, add the remainder of the riced potato and finish mixing until the potato is mostly incorporated into the dough, again, this should not take long.
For each set wet your hands, grab one side and stretch it up and over the dough to the other side. Rotate the bowl 180 and perform another stretch and fold (this forms a long rectangle in the bowl). Then, rotate the bowl 90 and do another stretch and fold. Finally, rotate the bowl 180 and do one last stretch and fold.
Give the dough 3 sets of stretch and folds starting after the first 30 minutes of bulk fermentation, and two more times spaced by 30 minutes. After the last set of stretch and folds, let the dough rest, covered, until the next step.
Chilled dough option: This dough is very, very soft. I shaped the dough right at room temperature, but if you want to make shaping a little easier, place the bulk container in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until the dough cools and slightly firms to the touch.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Liberally flour your work surface and, using a bowl scraper, gently scoop the dough out to the floured area. Lightly flour the top of the dough and divide it into ten 120g portions.
Lightly flour the top of the resting dough pieces. Using floured hands and a bench scraper, shape the portions into tight balls. As seen above, after I shaped the dough into a ball, I used the bench scraper to push the dough against the work surface to impart a tight skin on the outside.
After all the pieces are shaped, cover each baking sheet with a large, reusable plastic bag and seal shut. To keep the bags up off the dough, place something tall, like a small cup, in the bags before closing.
Proof for 2.5 hours or longer until the dough has puffed up considerably. When gently poked, they should feel extremely soft and yield immediately to almost no pressure. If you notice the skin on the dough starts to tear during the end of the proof, bake them immediately.
Uncover your baking sheets and, using a pastry brush, paint on an even layer of the egg wash (avoid drenching the dough, the wash will just pool at the base and crack in the oven). Liberally sprinkle on black and white sesame seeds.
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