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Slide Unit Range Supports Damage-Free Demolding

Flexible demolding of complex injection-molded parts with a variety of mounting options are made possible with the Hasco Z18140 slide range.

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New Alignment Options Machined From Parting Line

Progressive’s expanded Z-Series Alignment Lock options provide precision alignment of mold halves to protect shut-offs and to ensure parting line match.

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3D Printing Enables Better Coolant Delivery in Milling Operations

Just like 3D printing enabled conformal cooling channels in molds, additive manufacturing is now being used to optimize coolant delivery in cutting tools.

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Cutting Tools

Positive Wiper Geometries Increase Productivity, Part Quality

The curved wiper cutting edge featured on the universal FW4 and MW4 indexable insert geometries offered by Walter USA is capable of reducing machining time, increasing feed rates and doubling part surface quality.

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Molded Part Protection Against Production Damage, Contamination

PCS Moldshields, clear plastic “curtains,” help contain molded parts once ejected from the mold, enabling fewer damaged or contaminated parts, and thus less waste.

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Machining

Five-Axis Machine With Pallet Changer, 16k-Spindle, Versatile Control Makes More Accurate Molds Faster

The move from three- to five-axis machining with automation reduced setup times and improved surface finishes for this small but mighty Amish mold builder.

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Cutting Tools

6 Ways to Optimize High-Feed Milling

High-feed milling can significantly outweigh potential reliability challenges. Consider these six strategies in order to make high-feed milling successful for your business.

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EDM

EDM, Milling Systems for Mold and Die Application Enhancements

MC Machinery wire and sinker EDMs like the Mitsubishi SG12 and MV2400, as well as an Ingersoll Eagle V550 graphite machining center, provide more ergonomic and efficient operations.

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VIDEO: Hot Runner Maintenance Tips

Scott Clark, Hot Runner Business Manager for Husky Technologies, breaks down maintenance practices for hot runner systems.

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Machining

YCM Alliance Technical Center Grand Opening Highlights Customer-Centric Focus

The two-day event celebrated at the end of May brought in 300+ OEM and job shop customers, dealers and industry vendors for mold/die, general parts and high-speed machine demonstrations as well as industry expert presentations.

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