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Time and Money Saved with RP/RT Strategy
Using a variety of rapid prototyping and rapid tooling techniques, 3M was able to bring a new product to market faster and less expensively.
Read MoreSophisticated Hot Runner System Offers Longer Mold Life for Medical Molds
Multi-tip nozzle saves the day for high-production, high-cavitation medical molds—slashing cycle times, generating no waste, and needing minimal maintenance.
Read MoreHigh Cavitation Molds Promote Economies of Scale
Toolmakers are developing increasingly complex molds for high production of thinwall parts.
Read MoreAdditive Fabrication Creates New Markets for Investment Casting
The development of production-quality direct patterns is changing the cost structure of investment casting.
Read MoreMachining/EDM Combo Packs a Powerful Punch
This moldmaker’s new machining center and EDM offer versatility with the ability to machine a number of materials and EDM small holes with ease.
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Selecting a Carbide End Mill for Aluminum Applications
Specific geometries and characteristics of a carbide end mill are required for efficient machining of aluminum.
Read MoreProLink Molds: Up and Running!
This brand-new moldmaker offers molds complete with the company’s own hot runner technology to better meet its customers’ needs.
Read MoreSometimes Graphite Just Isn’t Enough
EDMing with exotic metals requires a little something extra, like copper graphite electrodes.
Read MoreGetting to Know Your Machine Tool
A review of the six core components of a machine tool: automatic toolchanger, motor/drive/encoder, base casting, OSP control, turret and spindle.
Read MoreDo-Rite Die & Engineering: Doing Right by Its Customers With Die Cast Dies
Learning the intricacies of die cast die building offers moldmakers an alternative to mold manufacturing and can generate more repeat business.
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