Automation
Keeping the EDM and Holiday Lights Burning
With Christmas right around the corner, some holiday spirit found at Industrial Molds Group inspired this blog.
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SLIDEHOW: Process Automation and Planning Strategies
I sometimes forget that many technology suppliers to the moldmaking industry are also manufacturers that use many of the same products and equipment that you do, while facing similar challenges. For example, last month during the K Show in Germany I had the opportunity to visit Hasco’s corporate headquarters in Ludenscheid.
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Incorporating Robotics
Consider robots in part and mold design, and molding processes to increase part quality and meet growing customer demands.
Read MoreA Hi-Tech Molding Machine in Action
Check out this video taken during the official opening of Hi-Tech Mold and Engineering's new Technology Center. It shows a fully automated Engel duo 3500-ton "smart" molding machine demoing (dry) a Hi-Tech mold for an interior automotive part.
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Adopting Automation
Shops are facing increased demand for shorter lead times, improved quality and lower costs. Automation offers several key advantages for overcoming these challenges.
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2016 Digital "Technology Review and Sourcing Guide" Available
If it's time to upgrade old equipment, try an alternative process, invest in a new strategy or just shop around, MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is the perfect companion to your decision-making process.
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Reducing Risk in Lights-Out Machining
Surface-based CAM software can increase accuracy and make unattended machining a possibility for shops that have avoided it in the past.
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Streamlining the Moldmaking Process
Adopting a production mindset can increase productivity and efficiency, and reduce the probability of errors that cause delays and scrap.
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WEBINAR: Want to Know How a Leadtime Leader Does It?
Well, one component to winning more jobs, competing on price, shortening delivery times and meeting quality demands is advanced automation. Listen to this archived webinar with 2015 Leadtime Leader Winner Cavalier Tool sharing its success in partnering with the right software supplier.
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Breakthroughs and Possibilities
Okuma’s annual Technology Showcase highlighted the latest innovations in manufacturing technology.
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