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Plate Positioning Perfected
Consider a positive precision plate device to overcome the risks and uncertainties inherent with springs and spring limiters.
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Part Two of a Two-Part Series EDM’s Effect on Surface Integrity
To improve the potential for success in quality mold production, moldmakers need to understand some specific characteristics of the electrode material as well as certain facets of the EDM process that affect surface finish and integrity.
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A Low-Tech Solution for Cutting Moldmaking Costs
Machine-ready blanks have been available for decades, yet mold manufacturers have been slow to adopt them, even though they can save as much as 30 percent off overall mold and mold component costs and free up machine time for creating more in-house capacity.
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Automation Innovations
The use of automation continues to rise as mold manufacturers respond to industry demand of constantly shrinking leadtimes. Manufacturers and suppliers have taken action with better, faster equipment and processes.
Read MoreThe Myth of Cutting Tool Cost
Evaluating machining productivity by comparing tooling cost to tooling productivity.
Read MoreImprove Process Economics For Roughing Mold Cavities in Hardened Stock
Mold manufacturer improves cavity hogging and debottlenecks key operation on popular hardened stock with a facemill featuring three flutes with 6-sided inserts.
Read MoreMeasure Your Success for Rough Milling Improvements
In moldmaking, most applications still follow the traditional two- or three-phase process consisting of rough/pre-finish/finish, in order to hold tolerances. The following article will focus on the first phase of operations—the roughing phase—and how shops can improve rough milling applications with new strategies and cutting tools.
Read MoreRotating Stack Mold Technology Offers Multi-Shot Capability, High-Volume Production
A turning stack mold technology has been developed to meet the rigors of in-mold labeling (IML) production needs that combines high-volume production with multi-shot capability.
Read MoreThe Benefits of a 4+1 Machining Process
The benefits of 4+1 machining can better the results of 5-axis machining: overall cutter life, cutting time and surface finish are improved.
Read MoreSimplify Mold Design with Robotic Automation
Six-axis jointed robots can offer significant cost savings during mold design and manufacture, as well as during production.
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