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Jig Grinder for Mold and Die Increases Rigidity for High Precision
The Hardinge Hauser 2000 combines grinding and hard milling features under one machine, featuring a dual-frame design, elimination of transverse forces and more to ensure highly accurate machining capabilities.
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Digital Customer Platform Expands Automation Convenience, Support
KUKA introduces a relaunched my.KUKA.com platform, offering expanded user interface and product finding capabilities for an intuitive, easy-to-use destination for in-depth customer resources and support.
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Machining Center Provides Robust, Dynamic Milling Qualities
Roughing and finishing deep mold and die cavities is optimized using Chiron’s FZ 16 S five-axis machining center equipped with an HSK-A 100 interface, enabling reduced chatter, dynamic machining and the ability to tackle difficult materials.
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Micro-Milled Steel Plate Cuts Mold Build Times by 10-15%
Steel 21 emphasizes its tighter tolerances, improved surface quality and speed of processing using the patented “21 Micro Milling” process.
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What Does Automation Look Like in Moldmaking?
There are a variety of technologies and products that can help optimize and automate the manufacturing processes involved in moldmaking.
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VIDEO: Qualifying Modified H-13 for 3D-Printed Tooling
Next Chapter Manufacturing and International Mold Steel discuss their partnership to qualify a modified H-13 for tooling applications.
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Big Daishowa Brings Back Cutting Tool Incentive to Support Local Schools
From October to December 2023, the company is donating a cutting tool certificate valued at 20% of every qualifying order to the buyer’s school of choice.
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Robotic Metal 3D Printer Automates, Augments AM, Repair and Cladding
The ready-to-use Meltio Robot Cell plug-and-play solution integrates Meltio’s metal 3D printing technology with a robotic arm for safe, reliable and automated 3D printing.
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Stainless Steel Sealing Plugs Feature High Corrosion Resistance
Reliable injection mold cooling is achieved by Hasco Z9425/.../VA seal plugs, with temperature resistance up to 180°C and up to 10-bar internal pressure.
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How to Select the Right Tool Steel for Mold Cavities
With cavity steel or alloy selection, there are many variables that can dictate the best option for moldmaking.
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