Products

NPE 29 Nov 2018

Mold System Runs Two Separate Molds Simultaneously

With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: The Multi-Mold System from Canon Virginia Inc. shuttles molds in and out to run two separate tools in one press simultaneously. The company had it on display at NPE2018.

Surface Treatment 27 Nov 2018

Mold Release: Paintable, FDA-Compliant Powder

New Dry-21 paintable PTFE powder mold release is a low-residue, spray-on release with FDA compliance for incidental food contact.

Workholding 22 Nov 2018

Clamping System's Lock-Down Force Prevents Vibration

Kurt Manufacturing Co.’s pneumatic Zero-Point clamping system runs on existing shop air supply.

Mold Components 20 Nov 2018

New Mini Mold Components

At Fakuma, Meusburger went “small” with its two newest standard mold components.

Molding Equipment 16 Nov 2018

Automated Mold-Insert Changing Via Robot for Short Runs

At Fakuma 2018 show in Germany, Engel Austria (U.S. office in York, Pa.) is presenting three premieres in one exhibit.

14 Nov 2018

Self-Centering Vise Features Reversible Jaws

With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: At IMTS 2018, Hirschmann Engineering displayed the Kohn ZSS 80 AUT self-centering vise for use with all zero-point clamping systems.

Tool Steel 13 Nov 2018

Steel Resists Wear from Abrasive Resins, Extends Tool Life

DC53 is a fully hardenable mold steel from International Mold Steel that withstands wear from abrasive resins.

Design & Mfg. Software 12 Nov 2018

Advances to CAD/CAM Software Designed to Boost Productivity

Improvements to Vero Software’s Alphacam are designed to improve productivity and save users time.

Cutting Tools 9 Nov 2018

Drill's Steep Gash Angle Facilitates Better Hole Quality

Walter USA says that a steep gash angle from its new DC 160 Advance solid carbide drill provides ample space for secure chip flow, which results in improved hole quality and reduced feed force.

Five Axis 8 Nov 2018

Machining Center Combines 5 Axis Milling with Laser AM

With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: At IMTS 2018, Okuma America Corp.’s MU-8000V Laser EX multitasking machine combined five-axis machining with a Trumpf laser.