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3D Printing

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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Automation

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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Mold Components

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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Safety

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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Mold Materials

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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Hot Runners

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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