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How to Select and Use Your Vertical Machining Center
Competitive shops need to consider the true capabilities of their VMCs to achieve a high level of accuracy and surface finish.
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Integrating Rapid Prototyping With the Shop Floor
The CNC-based RP process works to complement existing production techniques.
Read MoreTaking Control of Finer Surface Finishes at Higher Speeds
An increased interest in five-axis machining—coupled with advances in controls and cutting tools—add up to finer surface finishes at higher speeds.
Read MorePeople: The Most Challenging Part of Automating a Mold Shop
A shop won't get far, if attention is not paid the people side of making the automation transition.
Read MorePart Two of a Two-Part Series Valve Gate Sequencing Strategies
More valve gate strategies and how they help moldmakers and molders work together to develop a mold that will provide the most consistent performance.
Read MoreHow to Implement Ultra Productive EDM
Steps to help maximize the potential of your current die sink or wire EDM system.
Read MoreHow to Justify Your Hot Runner Purchase
Four questions to help with hot runner justification.
Read MoreAutomation Increases Throughput
The addition of an automated cell helps moldmaker/prototyper increase efficiency and speed.
Read MorePart One of a Two-Part Series Valve Gate Sequencing Strategies
Ways to use valve gate control strategies to improve quality, efficiency and profitability
Read MoreImproving Shear-Induced Imbalance in Hot Runner Systems
Even melt distribution and balanced filling to and across all cavities while avoiding restrictive mixers is possible with hot runner manifold construction that incorporates a melt rotation design.
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