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Target Innovation in Your Mold Shop

In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present a variety of innovative and proven technologies, services and resources to target the ever-evolving moldmaking industry.

Straight-Edge Insert Design Addresses Chip Control, Consistency

Kennametal expands the application range of the Stellram 7792VX portfolio to meet a broader range of needs for mold and die.

End Mills, Drills, Inserts and More for Mold Building Needs

This list of cutting tool-related products that MMT editors have recently published provide readers a good look at what is being offered in the industry for their everyday operations.

IMTS 2024 is Open for Registration, Offers Solutions for All Manufacturers

“Inspiring the Extraordinary” sets the theme for IMTS 2024, with a wide breadth and depth of technologies and service offerings that reflect the trends and needs of the manufacturing industry.

Indexable Drill Offers Extended Application Range

The Kennametal Drill Fix Pro is designed for extended tool life and smooth drilling at high metal removal rates, with outboard inserts that feature a wiper geometry for smoother surface finishes and larger coolant channels for high-volume flow.

Cutting Tools: Technology to Make Your Process Easier

Having the right cutting tool technology for moldmaking is a crucial component for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

End Mill Grade Features Advanced Wear, Oxidation Resistance

Moldmakers can expect easier wear identification and longer machining capabilities using Kennametal’s latest KCSM15A solid carbide end mills.

Cutting Tool Data Now Integrated Into Tool Library

Mastercam users will be able to import data on Kennametal’s cutting tools, including GoDrill and Kenna Universal solid carbide drills, as well as a selection of end mills.

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.

Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs

New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.

Ceramic Grade Increases Productivity When Machining Hardened Steels, High-Temp Alloys, Cast Irons

Higher wear resistance and longer tool life in hard turning applications up to 58 HRC with Kennametal’s KYHK15B grade.

Free-Form, Mold and Die Machining Cycle Times Cut With Multitasking Machine

It is said the machine combines the abilities of a high-powered turning center with a full-function machining center to produce small- and medium-sized workpieces in single setups.

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.

Technology Roundup: Selecting the Right Cutting Tool

Tool up with new product offerings from Iscar, Tungaloy, Horn, Walter, Haimer, Union Tool, YG-1 and other suppliers.

CNC Machine Simulation Software Supports 3D Interface to Verify, Simulate and Optimize NC Programs

CGTech’s Vericut software can now read in GDML files with 3DLive, which enables users to easily obtain machine-specific information and manually build digital twin machines.

IMTS 2018: First Impressions

Do you remember your first IMTS? This year’s was mine. Here, I outline a few of my first impressions of the show.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Cutting Tools

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including cutting tools.

SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, Cutting Tools

Need cutting tools? There are so many to choose from it can be almost overwhelming, but here are a few MMT has showcased in recent months just in case you missed them.

Why Not Me?

Check out this video highlighting students, educators, people in manufacturing and business leaders who are committed and passionate about manufacturing education and career opportunities ... and who are simply asking, "Why Not You?"

Kennametal and Haimer Sign Agreement to Supply Kennametal’s Breakthrough KM4X Spindle Connection

Manufacturers to benefit from combination of leading toolholding and spindle connection solutions.

Finding the Right High-Feed Indexable Milling Tool

The value of versatility and reliability in your high-feed machining solution.

Kennametal Takes Leadership Role Supporting MTConnect® and ISO 13399

Emerging standards for sharing tool and machine data will help firms large and small improve efficiencies and increase capabilities.

Mold and Die as Key Indicator Brings New Cutting Tool Tech at IMTS

Several cutting tool suppliers here at IMTS predict that moldmaking should continue to demonstrate growth potential as the focus shifts from work sent overseas back to the U.S. As such, many cutting tool suppliers have been motivated to reintroduce and develop technology for this niche marketplace, and here at IMTS there is plenty to see. Here are a few highlights.

Kennametal to Offer Safe-Lock system from Haimer

Kennametal will be offering its customers these benefits in the near future. The global cutting tool company has signed the respective license and will be presenting its Safe-Lock solutions at the EMO show in Hannover.

Looking Sharp

Advancements in cutting tool/toolholder construction yield better stability and higher accuracy to achieve greater feedrates and increased productivity.