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Cooling of the Sprue
Using conformal cooling in sprue bushing design may be one solution for reducing cycle times.
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Magnetic Matters
Understanding the benefits and limitations of different magnetic workholding technologies will help ensure that they are used appropriately and to their full potential.
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Real-Time Mold Production
An automated five-axis machining/EDM cell offers a cost-effective alternative to series and batch mold manufacturing.
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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.
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Bigger, Faster EDM Capacity Yields Growth
This Wisconsin shop recently fortified its EDM capabilities with the purchase of four new EDMs that offer larger axis travels, faster cutting capabilities and reduced electrode usage.
Read MoreDMG MORI Increases Order Intake by 12% in Third Quarter
The company is experiencing initial success with its recent realignment, according to an announcement by its executive board.
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TBT: Integrating Electrode Production
Many companies have an amazing setup in their shops and the machines are running day and night. But one thing still stands out for even the most advanced shops: how slow the EDM process can be.
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Technology Showcase: Mold Components and Surface Treatment
Today’s Technology Showcase features products you may have missed in recent issues.
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Small but Mighty… Talented, That Is
Every once in a while, the editors at MMT are approached by a public relations company with an idea for a mold-manufacturing-related story. Sometimes there’s something unique or intriguing about the mold building company involved, or the people who work there, that catches the eye and we just have to blog about it. Meet Emory Custom Tooling in Gilmer, Texas.
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SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, A K 2016 Preview
As K 2016 quickly approaches, we’re providing a preview of a few of the products that will be featured there from October 19-26 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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