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Additive Manufacturing Magazine Debut
Welcome to the new Additive Manufacturing magazine. I have been on the team publishing Additive Manufacturing as a small supplement to a few of our larger magazines, but this issue marks the debut of a standalone publication with a redesigned look, feel, size and scope.The move was warranted by the continued interest and activity levels in additive manufacturing. Take a look at the digital edition now available.
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Preparing to Automate
One of the many presentations at Makino's recent Technology Expo covered die/mold automation. Here are a few takeaways on things to think about early in any implementation.
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Cutter Sets New Standard for Heavy Hogging
A recent roughing application shattered this moldmaker’s expectations about the stability of a large face mill in long-reach contouring operations.
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Maximize Hard Milling with Balanced Machining Process Factors
Successful application of high-speed milling of hardened steels requires an understanding of the many factors that influence the entire machining process.
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"Rule of Thumb" vs. Engineered Lock Selection
A guide that applies engineering principles is designed to help engineers select properly sized alignment components.
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Taper Angles and Wire EDM
Software can help compensate for excessive erosion during taper cutting with wire EDM.
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The Economics of Metric
Why pay extra for inches when world economics is moving the U.S. into the metric age. Will this motivate the U.S. to convert in the next two years?
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Direct Side Gating
Mold builders and molders should carefully consider hot runner selection, as it dramatically impacts an injection molding system’s speed, quality and uptime.
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VMC Enables Faster, Smoother Cutting
Higher spindle speed and sufficient CNC look-ahead improve efficiency, tool life and surface finish in the manufacture of foam injection molds.
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CAM Automation is a Process, not a Goal
Automated NC programming requires a strategy to yield improved productivity, quality and consistency.
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