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Burning Bright
EDM experts reveal that trends in increased automation combined with unattended machining result in better accuracy and surface finishes in wire and diesinking EDM applications.
Read MoreAre All Graphites Created Equal?
Five key performance factors to consider when selecting your graphite grade.
Read MoreThe Key to Better Electrode Making
Smooth out the process, eliminate unnecessary steps, reduce errors and automate repeat work by using a single software solution throughout electrode design and manufacture.
Read MoreUsing CAD Data to Build Molds By the Numbers Can Reduce Costs and Leadtime
Crucial initial decisions must be made before machining begins.
Read MoreMulti-Process Disease In Hot Runner Molds
Multi-process disease is a complex interaction between the mold, the manifold, the material, the machine and the mold temperature controller.
Read MoreEnsure Component Integrity With the Right Mold Management System
How tooling engineers can avoid mold performance unknowns and surprises downstream.
Read MoreDesign Criteria for Using Copper Alloys in Molds
The extent of copper alloy use, the success of its application and the life of the components are determined by the selected alloy in combination with the design of the application.
Read MorePlunge Milling Saves Time on Big Mold Cavities
By using a plunge mill, what used to take four hours now takes only 30 minutes—and stretches mold feedstock.
Read MoreAchieving Cavity Balance: Another Factor for Success
A look at good and bad cavity layouts and runner designs.
Read MoreMaking the Transition to High Performance Machining Techniques
Implementing HPM techniques—such as hard milling—into component production can be straightforward with the correct process and other considerations
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