We published a lot of engaging content on a variety of topics in August — including high-speed machining, tips on circle segment milling, details on the upcoming MoldMaking Conference and even the integration of joysticks on robots for mold repair.
We pulled the top 10 pieces of content (many of them are videos!) in August based on analytics and compiled this list for our readers. Take some time to look at what you may have missed this past month.
10. Ten Things You Need to Know about Circle Segment Milling
Considerations for evaluating if circle segment end mills or conical barrel cutters are right for your mold machining applications.
9. MMT Chat: 3D Printing Molds and Training Moldmakers
MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges and Westminster Tool Vice President Hillary Thomas sit down to discuss Westminster Tool's successful partnerships. Get to know more about Westminster Academy and how molds make the world go round. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
8. IMTS Showcases Software, Additive Manufacturing, Inspection and Measurement Tools for Moldmakers
MoldMaking Technology previews a selection of the software, additive manufacturing, inspection and measurement tools that will be present at IMTS.
7. VIDEO: Molding Simulation Brings the Mold Builder and Molder Together
Mark Solberg, Executive VP of CAE Services and Jason Bonanno, VP – New Business Development of CAE, discuss CAE’s Moldflow analysis services. Learn how to know when your shop needs to outsource or invest in software and the mold builder’s role in using mold analysis software.
6. VIDEO: Complex Valve-Gate Hot Runner Molds and Processing Reinforced Material Tips
Tony Brodzeller, Technical Sales Director at Mastip talks about its complex 72-drop valve-gate stack mold hot runner system, tips for processing reinforced materials and his perspective on the future of moldmaking.
5. If You're Reading This Then, You Already Know …
… that a mold matters. You know that a mold is the heart of the injection molding process. You know that a mold is not just a piece of steel; it’s a machine. That is why we launched MMT and now the MoldMaking Conference!
4. MMT Chats: Moldmaking Scholarship Prize Honors Mike Eden's Passion for Manufacturing
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets the scoop about a moldmaking scholarship prize created to honor the late Mike Eden of Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
3. VIDEO: Can You Integrate a Joystick onto a Robot for Mold Repair?
Tony Demakis, President ofAlliance Specialties and Laser Sales and Brian Conner, Channel Development Manager at Universal Robots answer the question of whether or not you can integrate a joystick onto a robot for mold repair.
2. VIDEO: Standardization and the Future of Moldmaking
Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey discusses their focus on standardization and the future of moldmaking (it’s here to stay!).
1. Mold Builder Gains Higher Accuracy, Repeatability, Productivity from Milling Machine
Very high stability, precision, thermal and vibrational control, and low cost of ownership led to purchase a high-precision, high-speed three-axis milling center.
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