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Additive Manufacturing 22 Aug 2011

From the Field: 3-D Printing Streamlines Product Development and Tooling Applications for Power Generation Company

A company that helps businesses harness the power of steam, is now leveraging a second powerful technology – 3D printing – to improve its own business performance.

Regulations 4 Aug 2011

Kennametal to Offer Safe-Lock system from Haimer

Kennametal will be offering its customers these benefits in the near future. The global cutting tool company has signed the respective license and will be presenting its Safe-Lock solutions at the EMO show in Hannover.

Five Axis 1 Aug 2011

Case Study: Machining

High-Speed Machining Center Offers Superior Surface Finish for Aluminum Molds

Surface Treatment 1 Aug 2011

Selection Process for Stainless Mold Steels

Successful production of plastic components associated with the extrusion, injection and compression molding greatly depends on the mold material selection.

Automotive 1 Aug 2011

Case Study / Inspection & Measurement

Using Portable CMM Technology to Improve Moldmaking Processes

Workforce Development 1 Aug 2011

Diversity Is Key to Over Six Decades of Moldmaking Success

In 1945, George Carson dreamt of owning his own business. So he founded Carson Tool & Mold (Kennesaw, GA) in his garage, and hired his first employee—George Myers. Carson ran the shop until he retired in 1988 and Myers continued to build the business, passing the reins to his son David, who currently serves as president after purchasing the company in 1996.

Machining 1 Aug 2011

Transform Grinding into a CNC-Based Technology

Why is it so difficult to automate the grinding department? A common concern in mold shops is how to make the grinding department resemble the rest of the shop.