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Angling for “Big” Advantages in Automotive Tooling
This shop hopes to capitalize on growing opportunities in a different market by adding to its large-part machining capacity.
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Improve and Simplify Wire EDM
A CAD/CAM system with dedicated wire EDM functionality should allow the user to select a specific machine from within the system and apply the conditions to the machining operations.
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Building a Mold in Fewer Setups
Current machine tool technology can reduce complex elements of moldmaking while increasing mold quality and accuracy.
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Straight and Simple
An internal vertical lifter system enabled this shop to design a mold that releases a series of undercuts without requiring angled machining operations.
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A Supporting Role
This shop solved a critical application problem with help from a distributor in the know about potential solutions and a responsive supplier to help implement them.
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Achieving Accurate Temperature Control with Your Hot Runner Controller
The right hot runner controller is key to producing high-quality, complex medical parts.
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Believe the Hype
Technology and service providers invested in additive manufacturing have taken the hype and brought it to practicality.
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The Value of Insourcing and Standardizing Component Work
To become more competitive, this mold manufacturer established a components division to build a growing selection of its own mold components.
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Carving out Savings at the Front End
Positive-geometry cutting tools help this shop double-down on a key time-saving strategy by reducing machining time on aluminum MUD frame inserts.
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