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High-Grade, Ultra-Fine Grained Steel Attained Via Novel Heat Treatment
Swiss Steel Group applies its Extreme Performance Technology (XTP) treatment to steels for enhanced dynamic and mechanical characteristics.
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How to Transition From a Cold to Hot Runner Mold
Reducing cycle time and costs while also freeing up your machines for other projects are advantages gained by using hot runners that no one can ignore. But where does one begin transitioning from cold to hot runners?
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3D Printing Systems Demonstrate Large-Scale Mold Building
CNC machine and large-scale large-scale additive manufacturing machine producer Thermwood highlights partner projects that advance mold production capabilities in the aerospace and defense industries.
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Robot Calibration App Eases Complex Mold Design, Manufacture Constraints
SprutCAM X Robot programming software, aided by the free Robot Calibration mobile app, has expanded its list of supported robots and mechanisms, to accurately calibrate robot movement and tool operations.
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CAD/CAM Software Generates Unique Additive Tool Paths for Mold Cooling Channels
The Open Mind hyperMILL Additive Manufacturing solution offers a variety of additive/hybrid functionalities, including toolpath strategies for designing intricate conformal cooling in a multi-axis machining setup.
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How to Produce More Accurate Molds and Reduce Rework
Patented micro-milling process for manufacturing steel plate flat and parallel helps mold builders shorten mold build times and increase accuracy.
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Switch to Hot Runners Pays Off for Pulley Molder
Retlaw has cut scrap, improved part quality and slashed cycles since adopting hot runner technology.
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Temperature Control Units Attain Precise, Easy Hot Runner Control
Developments and new innovations for highly productive, accurate and reliable hot runner temperature control units to be used in the injection molding process are presented by Hasco Hot Runner.
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Westec Plastics 3D Prints Mold Inserts Using TrueShape Technology
Mantle’s metal 3D printing enabled Westec to rapidly respond to changing customer demands, quickly produce prototype H13 mold inserts and keep design and development on track.
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Mold Innovations Power Unique Auto Lighting Elements on Hummer EVs
Diamond machining, electroforming of micro-optical inserts and modified latch-lock system help injection molds produce unique forward lighting elements.
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