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Systems Approach to Micromachining and Molding Yields Accuracy
This systems approach to micromachining includes multiple cavities in the molds for the plastic injection over molding portion of the LED manufacturing process.
Read MoreBreaking the Mold with Automated Cellular Production
When Precise Tool & Die (Willoughby, OH) was founded in 1969 with one lathe and a Bridgeport, owner Steve Hunyati was worried about competition on the other side of Cleveland. Building a successful mold and die shop that thrived into the ’80s took persistence and vision, and those qualities served the company well even as it saw future competition—and opportunity—grow on the other side of the globe.
Read MoreHow Do Moldmakers Get into Automation?
Although moldmakers are not typically running high part volumes in production environments, there are important reasons to consider automation.
Read MoreA Practical Approach for Optimizing Your Machine, Part Two
A look at more unused optimization features in your CNC that are waiting to be unleashed with a little investment.
Read MoreF&S Tool Appointed as NEW Ritemp® Medical Market Technology Development Center
F&S Tool, Inc. announced today that it has formalized an agreement with Ritemp® Technologies Pty. Ltd. (Australia), through its exclusive agent yGRENE™ Technologies Inc., as a designated TDC (Technology Development Center) for the Medical Market.
Read MoreSiemens to Present Motion Control and Plant Communications Solutions 2012
At this year’s National Plastics Exposition (NPE), Siemens will present various automation, drives, motion control solutions and plant communications enhancements for the plastics industry and related end-user markets.
Read MoreMold & Die Components
IMS Company (Chagrin Falls, OH ) offers an assortment of wear plates, ejector pins, bushings, parting line locks, and several other types of components for the plastics processing and metal stamping industries.
Read MoreQuick-Turn Aluminum Injection Mold Tooling Yields Design Benefits
Flexible tooling options for a package design firm allow revisions to existing mold, each supported by runs of SLA prototypes.
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