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Indexable Milling Grades Achieve 30% Longer Tool Life
New Kennametal KCK20B and KCKP10 grades offer higher wear resistance without the need for insert change, increasing productivity in cast iron and compacted graphite cast iron machining.
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Moldmaking Applications Supported by CNC Controller With Fully Integrated Process Monitoring
At IMTS, Heidenhain says it is entering a new chapter in North American shop-floor-centered manufacturing with the TNC7 CNC controller for fully integrated process monitoring and greater functionality.
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Five-Axis Machining Center With Integrated CAM Software Overcomes Skills Gap
At IMTS 2022, Jingdiao North America is presenting the GRA200 five-axis high-precision machining center which can program parts and measure them on the machine using its proprietary Surfmill CAM software.
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Inserts Improve High-Feed Milling Performance in Exotic Materials
The Tungaloy DoFeed high-feed milling cutter series now offers new LNMU0303UER inserts available in Size 03 for a smaller approach angle, effectively cutting loads, minimizing damage and ultimately improving tool life.
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Ceramic Deburring, Deflashing Tools Take Into Consideration Difficult Materials, Operator Safety
Boride Engineered Abrasives introduces its new mold polishing equipment, the Work Finisher Tool, which is lightweight, long lasting, won’t rust and is safer and easier to use.
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Three-Axis Milling, Jig Grinding Machine Precisely Machines Large Molds
Roeders’ RXU 2000 is suited for 3D milling, jig grinding, vertical grinding or profile grinding for moldmaking applications such as large mold plates and large, flat injection molds with fine contours.
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Surface-Based CAM System for High-Accuracy 3D Machining
CAM-Tool by CGS North America is backed by a variety of toolpath options and a comprehensive support team. The company will be exhibiting at IMTS 2022.
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High-Precision Grinders Capture Optimal Mold Surface Finishes
Okamoto Corp. highlights the ACC-SA1 series and ACC-32·80CHiQ grinding machines at IMTS 2022 for moldmakers, featuring a degree of precision, flatness and a smooth surface finish.
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Cobot Integration Boosts Repeatable, Reliable Toolroom Production
The ReadyCobot highlighted by FastHeat by Spark Industries enable tool shops and molders to overcome labor shortages, improve quality and lead time, gain scheduling flexibility and reduce costs.
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New Metal 3D Printing System Accelerates Mold Insert Production
Faster tooling production, including the manufacture of precision metal mold inserts, can be achieved via Mantle’s new metal 3D printing technology.
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3D Metal Printing Adoption Enables Rapid Design Changes, Internal Feature Inclusion, Quality Components
Xact Metals’ 3D printing technologies and services are offered for quick, efficient and cost-effective moldmaking and tooling production.
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Lights-Out Metal 3D Printer Minimizes EDM Needs for Moldmakers
The Matsuura LUMEX series boasts both forming and milling capabilities in one unit, achieving highly accurate mold component production, with the ablity to integrate conformal cooling and porous venting.
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