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Positioning Wedges for Precision Fixing of Mold Inserts
Hasco’s new Z1855 positioning wedges enable users to change mold inserts in injection molding tools easily and lock them in place.
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How to Eliminate Streaks and Weld Problems with Laser Technology
Laser technology overcomes streaking and welding challenges for new mold textures and texture repair.
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PVD-Grade Carbide Milling Inserts Address Mold Machining Challenges
The new PVD grade from Walter USA is now reportedly capable of 30% greater performance in stainless steels and heat-resistant super alloys, and up to 75% greater performance in steels than comparable grades.
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Five-Axis CNC is Ideally Suited for Solid PCD End Mill, Drill Production
The ANCA EDGe machine is capable of creating complex 3D cutting tool forms, including the company’s new generation of solid PCD helical end mills and drills.
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Multi-cavity Hot Runner Design Takes on Bio-based Material Challenges
Mold builder teams up with a hot runner supplier to develop a system configuration that produces an eco-friendly, attractive single-serving capsule.
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Advances in P20 Steel Potentially Eliminates Need for Stress Relieving After Rough Cutting
Omega Tool Corp. compares conventional, new P20 grades side by side in production fascia tools, finds no downside.
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Solid Carbide Cutters Ensure Smooth, Dynamic Milling Operations
Walter’s MD173 and MD177 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters feature seven cutting edges.
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How to Machine Micron-Level Precision Molds in One Try
On-machine measurement intelligence and modification technology helps mold builders overcome machining variables and quickly produce micron-level tolerances.
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Optimized Hot Runner Systems for PCR Compounds
Hot runner systems manufacturer Oerlikon HRSflow is developing new hot runner solutions to help create new products including fruit crates and home composting buckets.
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New Tool Breakage Alarm System Mitigates Machining Damage
If a cutting tool breaks or compressor malfunctions the Tool Breakage Alarm from Air Turbine Tools alerts operators, or stops the program altogether.
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