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Custom Robot Solutions for Stack Mold Applications Enable Fast Cycle Times

Wittman has developed dual high-speed top-entry robots to improve molding reliability, as well as achieve shorter cycles and long intervals between maintenance.

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Cutting Tools

How to Overcome Cutting Tool Vibration

Advanced indexable milling cutting tool design provides secure, predictable machining, increased metal removal rates, reduced cycle times and fast changeovers.

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Gantry Machines Handle Diverse Machining Applications

The Soraluce High Rail Gantry Machines offer high-speed cutting capabilities, high precision rates and handling of high-volume machining tasks for mold and die and other sectors.

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Cutting Tools

Variable Geometry End Mills Add to Moldmaker’s Cutting Options

VGM-NIK and VGM3-AL end mill addition to OSG USA’s Hy-Pro Carb VGM series.

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Process Monitoring, Cold Runner and Nozzles Bring Control, Industry 4.0 to the Mold

Ewikon touches on a few of its popular innovations previously highlighted at K 2019, including the HPS III-MV multi-tip nozzle, smart Control and Coolshot.  

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Cutting Tools

Ball Nose End Mill is Optimized for Semi-Finishing to Profile Finishing

CoroMill Plura geometries by Sandvik Coromant achieve high-performance machining in titanium, HRSAs and other materials for mold and die, automotive and medical.

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Triple Threat: How One Shop's Success Resonates Across Three End Markets

When I revisited Eden Tool in New Freedom, PA, this past summer for a follow-up feature on this mold builder’s growth, I underestimated the story.

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Automation

AR Software Enhances Robotics Error Detection, Automation Integration in Shops

Kuka.MixedReality software enables the visualization of robot cell environments live on a user’s smartphones to support fast, safe and intuitive robot startups.

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Prehard Steel Undercut Style Extends Sprue Bushing Options

Progressive Components’ Undercut Style has now become an off-the-shelf, standard option for single-cavity molds.

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Cutting Tools

Thread Mill Line Expansion Intended for Challenging Threading Applications, Materials 

Emuge-Franken adds five thread mill cutting tool lines, detailed in a complimentary product guide, covering everything from nickel alloys and titantium, to tool steels and cast aluminum.

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