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What is Driving Mold Lifecycle Management Digitalization?
OEMs are looking to partner with suppliers to share and track data across the supply chain for advanced intervention and process management.
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Pellet Extrusion 3D Printing Raises Advantages in Thermoforming, Vacuum Forming Molds
3D Systems’ Atlas and Atlas-HS thermoplastic pellet extrusion 3D printers offer high-speed printing of molds with high-performance, high-temperature materials.
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Die-Cast Mold Conformal Cooling Achieved Through Hybrid Multi-Material 3D Printer
The DMG MORI Lasertec 65 DED hybrid combines 3D printing with milling to manufacture cooling channels in a single setup.
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Multi-Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer Supports Complex Mold Building
Using its FormUp 350 system, AddUp, in collaboration with Siebenwurst Group, improved the conformal cooling channels for a mold slide.
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Affordable Industrial Robot Arm Enhances Application Flexibility
Programmed with PathPilot and Python, the compact ZA6 robot automates and simplifies applications like machine tending, welding, part transfer, inventory handling, deburring and even polishing.
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Fundamentals of Designing the Optimal Cooling System
The right mold components can help improve mold cooling and thereby produce higher-quality parts.
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Tool Paths, ERP & Improving Efficiency in Your Toolroom: What Did You Miss in February?
We covered a variety of topics in February. From tool paths to ERP and PTXPO coverage, we hope you didn’t miss anything but here is your cheat sheet if you did.
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Upgraded VMC Advances High-Speed, High-Precision Mold Component Hard Milling
Available in three models, the Mitsui Seiki VL30 series offers new features for additional accuracy, high-speed milling and process automation.
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Tool Caddy Safely Stores Cutting Tools
The Kaiser Manufacturing Tool Caddy makes it convenient for the operator to grab toolholders without any risk of cuts.
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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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