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Using High-Feed Machining Strategies to Get to Net Shape
High-feed tooling and high-feed machining could be the key factor in maximizing your shop’s roughing efficiency.
Read MoreStandardized Mold Base Reduces Mold Build Time, Costs
A patented standard mold base—the Lightning Base—uses one common base with interchangeable inserts for various parts.
Read MoreRefined Product Designs Lessen Mold Rework
The often overlooked benefit to additive fabrication: multiple iterations.
Read MoreIn-Mold Labeling Looks to High-Output Molds for Growth
Moldmakers seek to combine ultrafast cycles and high-speed automation in tool designs.
Read MoreCost and Control Benefits of Permanent Product Traceability
Measuring the value of the right date code insert through your requirements, and its reliability and readability.
Read MoreCutting Tool Trio Trims Time
New cutting tools offer increased tool life, decreased spindle wear and greater cutting speed—resulting in shorter leadtimes.
Read MoreDefining the Standard Mold Base
When buying a standard mold base there should be expectations regarding quality, price and delivery.
Read MoreBenefits of Positional Five-Axis Machining
Why rely on five-axis machining and where can it be applied; strategies and considerations for five-axis machining; and, cutter path optimization.
Read MoreHow to Choose the Correct Ejector Pin?
The importance of working temperature during the ejector pin selection process.
Read MoreAutomation Is the Bridge Between EDM and Precision Mold Manufacture
The automation route has three key milestones: (1) tooling, (2) palletization and (3) robots, all of which should neatly slot into each other and help govern the speed of change.
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