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Machining 14 Oct 2020

Two-in-One Grinding and Eroding Machine for Cutting Tool Production and Resharpening

The Walter Helitronic Raptor Diamond achieves short cycle times, improved performance and is particularly well-suited for shops that do not require automatic tool support systems or automatic grinding wheel/electrode changers.

Basics 14 Oct 2020

How to Select the Right Programming CAM Software for Directed Energy Deposition in Mold Repair and Modification

Selecting the right programming CAM software improves the use of directed energy deposition to repair and modify tooling.

Machining 13 Oct 2020

Cylindrical Grinding Machines Offer High Precision and Accuracy

United Grindings’ Studer S41 and S131R cylindrical grinding machines are well suited for manufacturing dies and general grinding applications respectively.

Tool Steel 9 Oct 2020

Stainless Mold Steel Exceeds Toughness, Corrosion and Wear Resistance

Uddeholm offers its latest mold steel Tyrax ESR for longer tool life, and faster polishing for reliable production of high-performance plastic parts.

Mold Materials 9 Oct 2020

Steel Plate Manufacturing Process Enables Easier, More Accurate Installation of Components

Steel 21’s patented process for manufacturing flat and parallel steel plates, 21 Micro Milling, holds A36/4140 grade steel plates on average 3 times more flat and parallel and 5 times smoother.

Safety 9 Oct 2020

Michigan Moldmaker Debottlenecks Gundrilling, Increases Efficiency and Profitability

Swapping three gundrills for two CHETO multifunction machining centers, Paragon D&E reduced setups, operating time, increased profitability and shop safety.

Inspection & Measurement 8 Oct 2020

Automated 3D Optical CNC Measuring Machine Targets High Precision and Challenging Applications

The Walter Helideck 3D is United Grindings’ latest non-contact 4-axis machine that generates 3D models of tools and production parts for the most demanding of industries.