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Left-Hand Cutting Tools Increase Multitasking Machine Productivity
With multitasking machines gaining popularity across manufacturers, including moldmakers, the expansion of Tungaloy’s TetraMiniCut’s ensures simultaneous machining on the left- and right-hand spindles of such machines.
Read MoreFrom Machining Centers to Cutting Tools: Here are the Top Ten Case Studies from 2022
MMT publishes monthly case studies that present a shop’s problem, solution and results in thorough detail. Take a look at the top ten most popular case studies published in 2022 based on Google Analytics.
Read MoreHigh-Feed Milling System Optimizes Mold Milling Operations
Easily tackle challenging ISO P, M and S materials with the next-generation Seco High Feed SP milling systems, featuring dedicated cutting geometries and insert grades.
Read MoreHow to Use Diffusion Bonding to Optimize a Mold’s Thermal Performance
Joining dissimilar metals has tremendous potential for conformal cooling, but to successfully use diffusion bonding, a mold builder must understand the complexities of the interface and its effect on the chemical and thermo-mechanical properties of the bond.
Read MoreHydraulic Chucks, Reduction Sleeves Reduce Toolholding Complications
Seco Tools offers a comprehensive range of hydraulic chucks and accompany reduction sleeves, eliminating risk and additional maintenance for mold and die-makers, and less required tooling.
Read MoreHow Additive Manufacturing Can Help, Not Hinder, Injection Moldability of New Designs
Four cost drivers — design for moldability, mold base size, internal componentry and polish/custom finishing — dictate the financial and processing success of a molded part design. Learn how 3D printing can assist this process, while also understanding potential pitfalls.
Read MoreJig Borer Series Meets Increasing Accuracy Needs for Molds, Castings Workpieces
J12/J16 jig borer series from Mitsui Seiki combines large capacity and high precision to process a large range of part sizes.
Read MoreMMT Chats: California Mold Builder Discusses the Difficulties with Silicone Molding and the Power of the Magic 8 Ball
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges sits down with M.R. Mold President and Owner, Rick Finnie, to discuss how he began his moldmaking career, M.R. Mold's LSR Education, and the struggles of working with silicone. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
WatchCoated Grade Inserts for Machining Aluminum Alloys
The WXN15-coated grade inserts introduced by Walter USA can be used for copy milling, face milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation milling.
Read MoreBarrel-Style Inserts Effectively Finish Machine Complex 3D Surfaces, Intricate Profiles
Tungaloy adds five barrel-style inserts to the BallFinishNose indexable tool, improving productivity of five-axis machining contours and surfaces typical in mold and die and aerospace.
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