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VIDEO: Mold Component Advancements & Hot Runner Insights
Advancements in mold components, hot runner temperature control and custom manifold configuration that address cycle time, quality and sustainability issues.
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Small-Hole EDM With Automation for Moldmakers
IMTS2024: Belmont Equipment & Technologies offers its SY series high-speed CNC EDM drills for customizable, small-hole drills. These are useful in moldmaking for vent holes and ejector pin hole applications.
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Stainless Steel Enables 3D Printing of Precision Tooling
IMTS 2024: Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel allows manufacturers to rapidly produce production-grade tooling during prototyping and product development.
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How to Overcome Common Deep-Hole Drilling Challenges
Producing deep holes effectively and efficiently is a challenging application that requires cutting tool solutions that offer predictable cutter life, accurate surface finish and repeatability.
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3D Printers, Laser Welders Target Mold Production, Repair
IMTS 2024: Trumpf introduces a larger version of the TruPrint 2000 3D printer, as well as automated arc welding, laser welding and 3D laser marking technologies, noted for their use in tool and die.
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Double-Column Machining Centers Improve Accuracy, Speed of Mold Machining
IMTS 2024: Takumi highlights its UA400 five-axis and VC1200 three-axis machining centers for mold machining, designed to minimize thermal growth and accelerate feed rates.
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Robotic Integration Boosts Automated Milling, AM and Part Fabrication
IMTS 2024: Kuka Robotics highlights the advantage of automation in parts processing through various system partner demonstrations.
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Quick Mold Change and LSR Tooling Trends
In this short but informational MMT Chat, MMT Editorial Director, Christina Fuges, sits down with Roembke Mfg. & Design Inc.’s Business Development Manager, Adam Shaal, to talk about a quick mold change solution, LSR tooling and the future moldmaker.
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EDM, Precision Milling, 3D Printing Improves Accuracy, Reduces Machining Time
IMTS 2024: MC Machinery Systems showcases an array of EDM and precision milling tools, as well as a wire laser metal 3D printer, all of which have the capacity to meet moldmaking needs.
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5 Hot Runner Tips for Moldmakers and Molders
Best practices for initial hot runner tryouts and effective preventive maintenance.
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