Machining

Workholding

Live Tool Expansion for Cutting Tool Tightening Options

North American importer Platinum Tooling offers Heimatec live tools for the Hass BMT turret to ensure more rigid mold machining operations.  

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Metalworking Commodities for Your Next-Gen Molds

Featured in this month's technology roundup are products, processes and services that revolve around metalworking. Also highlighted is software, automation and more.

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PTXPO

PTXPO Preview 2023: 3D Printing, Machining and Cutting Tools Technology and Services

The Moldmaking Pavilion powered by Amerimold is one of seven pavilions returning to PTXPO. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with those exhibitors that can fulfill your 3D printing and machining needs.

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Machining

Vertical Five-Axis Machining Center Tackles Parts With Multiple Operations, Setups

The DVF 4000 series presented by DN Solutions is built for the average moldmaker, featuring complete contouring capabilities and the ability to tackle complex parts that have varying profiles.  

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Machining

Sodick Partners with Merrifield Machinery Solutions in Eastern Michigan

Merrifield is welcomed under the umbrella of Sodick machine tool distributors, bringing customers more than 15 years of experience in machine tool sales and support.  

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Basics

How to Generate the Ideal Tool Path for High-Level Accuracy and Finish

When a mold builder can’t compromise part accuracy and surface finish, CAM software with specialized programming strategies is essential.

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Industry 40

Five-Axis Graphite Mill With Automation Debottlenecks Electrode Machining

Five-axis electrode cutting enabled Preferred Tool to EDM complex internal screw geometry on an insert that otherwise would have had to be outsourced.

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Machining

Configurable Machine Achieves Flexible Cutting Tool Production, Regrinding

The configurable Helitronic Mini Plus can fit as either a cost-effective basic machine or as a fully automated cutting tool grinding system.

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Automation

Developments in High-Speed Machining Technology

There have been many exciting developments in high-speed machining relative to machining centers and controls, tooling and CAD/CAM systems.

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Five Axis

The Secrets to Hard Milling Success

The Secrets to Hard Milling Success

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