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Making Sense out of Machine Tool Specifications
Are you doing an accurate comparison when you’re evaluating machine tools?
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Re-defining Precision
It’s important not to limit the definition of precision to one in particular, but instead expand the definition to three unique precision types: micro precision, ultra precision and nano precision.
Read MoreFusion Process from Abroad Increases Mold Performance
A select laser melting process has been developed overseas involving the fusion of a metallic powder by a scanning laser to produce complex, intricate 3-D parts that could impact the U.S. moldmaking industry
Read MoreCompensating for Thermal Expansion to Maintain Part Accuracy
Moldmakers, who must consistently produce very accurate and precise molds, need to learn how to overcome and work with thermal expansion.
Read MoreDynamic Tool & Design, Inc.: Automatically Inclined
By fully integrating automation into its process, this shop services its customers from part design to sampling—and everything in between.
Read MoreStaying Competitive Using Mold Flow Analysis
The pressure on the supply chain is unrelenting for all things faster, better and cheaper. For moldmakers, getting molds built right the first time is critical to meeting these increasing demands. But how?
Read MoreHow to Evaluate Hot Runner Nozzless
The way to choose the right hot runner nozzle is to evaluate the entire molding system first.
Read MoreTechnology for Improving Five-Axis Capability
With five-axis in place, it’s time to look at the advantages of investing in new software technology to improve processes, new approaches to part setup and the factors to consider before your purchase.
Read MoreSystem Reduces Cure Times and Balances Fill Rates
Two separate technologies work together to first create a homogenous compound temperature exiting the injection molding unit and properly balance the filling of a mold, with the lowest possible cure times while increasing part quality.
Read MoreVMC for Real-World Moldmaking and Milling
Small moldmaker chooses VMC with unique features—counterbalanced head, box ways, machine design, 3-D accuracy, changeover, control and toolchanger—to improve operations.
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