System 3R
560 Bond St.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 US
847-439-4888
info@system3r.com
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System 3R Supplies the Following Products
- Data Management Software
- Electrode Holders
- Five-Axis Machining Centers
- Fixtures
- Fixtures, EDM
- Graphite Electrode Machines
- Grinding Machines
- High-Speed Machining Centers
- Loading/Unloading systems
- Machining Cells/Work Cells
- Manufacturing Automation Software
- Milling Machines
- Pallet Changers
- Production/Inventory Control Software
- Robots
- Scheduling Software
- Shop Floor/Plant Layout Software
- Sinker EDM
- Tool Management Systems
- Toolchangers
- Toolholders
- Wire EDM
- Workholding Equipment
Editorial, News, and Products
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Tried-and-True Plus New Technology to Level Up Your Mold Shop
In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present a variety of innovative and proven technologies, mold materials and services to target the ever-evolving moldmaking industry.
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Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024
After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.
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Innovative Technology for Your Mold Shop at IMTS 2024: Part 1
MoldMaking Technology highlights a variety of innovative applications featured this year at IMTS 2024. From software solutions to new machines and services, dive into this comprehensive guide to best equip your mold shop.
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Modular System Offers Automation Solutions for Moldmakers
IMTS 2024: System 3R’s modular automation system is suited for moldmaking needs such as milling, EDM and laser micromachining applications.
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Modular Reference System Boosts Smart Moldmaking Productivity
System 3R combines tooling automation and software, minimizes setup times and enhances productivity when moving workpieces from one process to the next.
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Combining Innovation and Artistry to Build Complex, Precision, Multi-Cavity Molds
This Florida mold builder is about high-performance, high-precision moldmaking by blending craftsmanship with technology.
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Mold Builder Meets Increased Domestic Demand With Automated Cells
Burteck LLC experienced significant demand increases due to reshoring and invested in automated machining cells to step up its production output quickly and avoid losing business.
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GF Machining Solutions Relocates Parts Warehouse
The new facility near Indianapolis, Indiana, uses predictive intelligence to ensure availability as well as quick shipment of critical components.
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Wire EDM Machine Enhanced With High Precision, Intelligent Interface, Service Support
GF Machining Solutions spotlights the new CUT X 500 and CUT P 350 Pro wire-cutting EDM machines with heightened accuracy, precision and productivity at IMTS beside tooling, automation and software partner, System 3R.
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EDM Speeds Up Additive Part Separation, Preserves Part Integrity
GF Machining Solutions announces the AgieCharmilles Cut AM 500, a horizontal wire EDM designed to complement metal additive manufacturing.
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Leadtime Leader Q&A: X-Cell Tool and Mold on Automation
X-Cell Tool and Mold discusses how automation is used to increase machine utilization and reduce costs.
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Seasoned Moldmakers and Advanced Technologies Give Del-Tool A Cutting-Edge Advantage
For Del-Tool Co. Inc., a seasoned crew using automation, five-axis CNC and shop management software is the edge needed for continued success.
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Moldmaking In the Heart of Europe
Culture, technology investment and industry involvement make this small Slovenian mold builder globally competitive despite a skills gap and rising labor costs.
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GF Machining Demonstrated the Future of Manufacturing at IMTS
Visitors at the GF Machining Solutions’ IMTS booth saw demonstrations of a range of technologies and machining that address manufacturing challenges.
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2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: EDM
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 EDM.
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Flexibility, Low Overhead Seed Sustainable Success
Robotics, cross-training and efficient use of available floorspace help this shop adapt to the ebb and flow of business.
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Minding the Business
This toolmaker and low-volume injection molder’s diversification shows that business savvy can be just as critical to success as an efficient manufacturing process.
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Streamlining Setups at Seescan
In addition to new equipment, this captive shop’s transformation involved implementing strategies to make the most of existing resources.
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Raising the Bar on Better
A look at one project to move away from traditionally customized moldmaking toward a level of complete automation that raises the bar on accuracy, repeatability and control.
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2013 Leadtime Leader Awards: Honorable Mention Micro Mold Company, Inc.: Partnering to Push the Limits
This mold manufacturer wins the 2013 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention title because it exceeds expectations with a team mentality—stemming from its youthful leadership working closely with skilled tradesmen—that sees customers, its sister molding company and industry associations as true partners.
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Moldmaker/Molder “Doubles Down” with Technology Investment
“At a time when many others are exiting the domestic tool making business because of its low margins and ever growing requirements for capital investments, we see it as a critical component to the ultimate success of our customers’ end product in the market.”
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Simple Considerations for Automated Mold Machining
A streamlined approach to your mold manufacturing process is accomplished most effectively through machine automation.
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Precision Mold Shop Doubles EDM Capacity and Triples EDM Output
Janler’s business philosophy centers on “running the operation as a business, not a shop.
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How to Produce Consistent, Repeatable Electrodes
When it comes to electrode production, workholding and automation technology must be accurate and consistent to ensure repeatability and reduce machining time.
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Facility Expansion Allows Toolroom Growth, Thermoplastics Focus
Sil-Pro Medical Manufacturing Solutions has recently expanded its facility.
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Automation Advancements Streamline Mold Manufacturing
Implementing new technologies across the entire shop floor improves overall accuracy, productivity and profitability.
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Diversity Is Key to Over Six Decades of Moldmaking Success
In 1945, George Carson dreamt of owning his own business. So he founded Carson Tool & Mold (Kennesaw, GA) in his garage, and hired his first employee—George Myers. Carson ran the shop until he retired in 1988 and Myers continued to build the business, passing the reins to his son David, who currently serves as president after purchasing the company in 1996.
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2011 Leadtime Leader Awards: Small Shop Honorable Mention
JM Mold South, Inc.: Constant Reinvention Results in Growth, Success.
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Automation Innovations
The use of automation continues to rise as mold manufacturers respond to industry demand of constantly shrinking leadtimes. Manufacturers and suppliers have taken action with better, faster equipment and processes.
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Extreme Tool and Engineering, Inc.: Embracing Change
This shop—never content to rest on its laurels—combines lean initiatives and the latest in technology to be a one-stop shop for its customers and win the MoldMaking Technology 2008 Leadtime Leader Award: Small Shop.
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Magor Mold: 40 Years and Counting
Alliances with a medical molding facility and operations overseas allow this producer of high cavitation valve molds for the medical industry to grow and continue thriving.
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M&M Tool and Mold, Inc.: Automation Investment Pays Off Big
Heavily relying on lights-out manufacturing coupled with a niche market in complex mold manufacture, this moldmaker lands its fourth accolade as a Leadtime Leader—three times as a winner and this year’s Leadtime Leader: Small Shop Honorable Mention.
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Automation Is the Bridge Between EDM and Precision Mold Manufacture
The automation route has three key milestones: (1) tooling, (2) palletization and (3) robots, all of which should neatly slot into each other and help govern the speed of change.
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Chicago Mold Engineering: In The Spotlight
Focusing on a niche in the automotive headlap reflector market—coupled with the most advanced technologies and mold manufacturing techniques—lights the way for this moldmaker’s 2007 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop.
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Team Approach Is Key to Proper Inspection
Using a group rather than one person and changing the order of inspection is a win-win for this moldmaker—repeatable results with no rework.
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Extreme Tool and Engineering: Building Relationships, Fostering Growth
This moldmaker proves that dedication to its customers combined with a will to thrive in a global marketplace is the right formula to win the MoldMaking Technology 2006 Leadtime Leader Award: Large Shop.
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The Center of Automation
Macro pallet-mounted gage balls reduce overall costs in electrode machining/manufacturing and reduce leadtime by 25 percent.