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Machining 16 Nov 2022

Free-Form, Mold and Die Machining Cycle Times Cut With Multitasking Machine

It is said the machine combines the abilities of a high-powered turning center with a full-function machining center to produce small- and medium-sized workpieces in single setups.

Mold Components 15 Nov 2022

Custom-Manufactured Core Pins, Punches, Blades and Sleeves

Regal Components offers its Special Mold & Die Components, precision ground to ±0.000050" tolerances and customizable in a range of tool steels, for manufacturers, distributors and end users.

Design & Mfg. Software 14 Nov 2022

CAM Software Automation Recognizes, Remembers and Standardizes Complex Process Flows

For the everyday mold builder, Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL software with automation technology and a comprehensive Automation Center make it easier to define and adhere to manufacturing standards.

Grinding 11 Nov 2022

Cylindrical Grinding System Extends Into Mold and Die Machining

United Grinding’s Studer brand unveils the S36 concept, featuring precise, reproducible cooling capabilities and a large grinding wheel for enhanced punch and die speeds.

Automation 11 Nov 2022

Midgard Inc. Tackles Tooling Challenges and Automates Production to Keep Molds Running

This Eastern Pennsylvania molder does cavity changes daily, making its in-house toolroom critical to quickly fixing mold problems.

Additive Manufacturing 11 Nov 2022

Plastic Prototypes Using Silicone Rubber Molds

How-to, step-by-step instructions that take you from making the master pattern to making the mold and casting the plastic parts.

Automation 10 Nov 2022

Moldmaking Operation Visibility is Enhanced Through Smart Factory Solution

Attended and unattended moldmaking operations can become your company’s competitive advantage with the DataXchange machine monitoring solution from Shop Floor Automations.

Machining 10 Nov 2022

Modular, Flexible CAM Speeds Five-Axis Programming, Boosts Profitability for Moldmaker

P and C Tool improves mold quality, minimizes secondary processes, takes on new business opportunities and increases profitability with new integrated CAM software.