Products

Machining 27 Dec 2022

Jig Borer Series Meets Increasing Accuracy Needs for Molds, Castings Workpieces

J12/J16 jig borer series from Mitsui Seiki combines large capacity and high precision to process a large range of part sizes.

Cutting Tools 26 Dec 2022

Coated Grade Inserts for Machining Aluminum Alloys

The WXN15-coated grade inserts introduced by Walter USA can be used for copy milling, face milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation milling.

Five Axis 23 Dec 2022

Barrel-Style Inserts Effectively Finish Machine Complex 3D Surfaces, Intricate Profiles

Tungaloy adds five barrel-style inserts to the BallFinishNose indexable tool, improving productivity of five-axis machining contours and surfaces typical in mold and die and aerospace.

Inspection & Measurement 22 Dec 2022

Software Package for Portal Roughness Gages Streamlines Surface Data Interfacing

Digital Metrology Solutions offers mold builders a fast, affordable way to better understanding of surface data with the TraceBoss software package.

Mold Components 21 Dec 2022

Positioning Wedges for Precision Fixing of Mold Inserts

Hasco’s new Z1855 positioning wedges enable users to change mold inserts in injection molding tools easily and lock them in place.

20 Dec 2022

Barrel Tool Support Suited to Moldmaking, Complex Parts Manufacturing

HCL Technologies has added support for barrel tools in milling operations in in HCL CAMWorks Version 2022.

Tool Steel 19 Dec 2022

PVD-Grade Carbide Milling Inserts Address Mold Machining Challenges

The new PVD grade from Walter USA is now reportedly capable of 30% greater performance in stainless steels and heat-resistant super alloys, and up to 75% greater performance in steels than comparable grades.

Machining 16 Dec 2022

Five-Axis CNC is Ideally Suited for Solid PCD End Mill, Drill Production

The ANCA EDGe machine is capable of creating complex 3D cutting tool forms, including the company’s new generation of solid PCD helical end mills and drills.

Inspection & Measurement 15 Dec 2022

Noncontact Vision Measurement System Targets Accuracy, Throughput Needs Inherent to Mold Manufacturing

The Mitutoyo Quick Vision Pro Series speeds up run time, incorporates non-stop measurement capabilities and keeps the part in focus for mold and die applications.

Cutting Tools 14 Dec 2022

Solid Carbide Cutters Ensure Smooth, Dynamic Milling Operations

Walter’s MD173 and MD177 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters feature seven cutting edges.

Hot Runners 13 Dec 2022

Optimized Hot Runner Systems for PCR Compounds

Hot runner systems manufacturer Oerlikon HRSflow is developing new hot runner solutions to help create new products including fruit crates and home composting buckets.