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IIoT: The Next Step in Mold-Building Efficiency
Taking advantage of “digital threads” of data can help moldmakers compete in an evolving manufacturing environment.
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Another Look at EDM Generator Technology
Advancements in fully digital sinker EDM generators offer benefits in mold maintenance, process efficiency and electrode wear.
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Features and Functions of Five-Axis
Capitalizing on its unique characteristics can help you fully realize the potential of five-axis machining.
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Rough and Tough
What you don’t know about high-efficiency roughing versus high-speed roughing could be costing you money.
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Let's Roll Out the Red Carpet...
There’s an awful lot of hullabaloo every year over the Academy Awards. I used to think it was cool, too, when I was younger.
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Seeing the Industry with a New Perspective
Last week I attended Plastec West in Anaheim, California (what a nice break from frigid temps in Chicago!). It was my first trade show as senior editor of MoldMaking Technology versus attending as a public relations manager for plastics industry suppliers, and I enjoyed seeing everything with a new perspective.
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Slideshow: Hot Runner Technology
Check out a few of the latest products in hot runner technology.
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A Focus on Technology, Not Just Machines
Beneath the sun and mountains of Pfronten, Germany, sits a 79,000 square-foot facility focused on technology, not just machines. And last week it was the site for DMG MORI’s annual Open House where 88 high-tech machines, six world premieres and an industry outlook were presented to visitors from around the globe, including me. Here I want to share a few of the highlights that just may be of interest to you.
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Rough Milling: Speed vs. Power
A look at what works in rough milling applications with solid carbide end mills.
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Multiple Impact
Incorporating multiple-gate nozzles means smaller molds, small presses, a balanced fill rate, reduced residence time, temperature control and design flexibility.
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