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Additive Manufacturing 18 Nov 2021

Precision Metal 3D Printing Targets Production-Grade Tools, Molds and Dies

Mantle Inc. combines the 3D printing of metal pastes with subtractive machining to meet surface finish, accuracy, detail and conformal cooling requirements for the tooling industry.

3D Printing 17 Nov 2021

Binder Jetting, Broad Tooling Portfolio Produce Efficient Inserts for Ice Cream Scooper Mold

ExOne partnered with North American Mold to 3D print X1 MetalTool inserts in 420i for the plastic injection molding of an ice cream scooper, with conformal cooling channels and 33% reduced gate-to-gate cycle time.

Automation 16 Nov 2021

Free, Online Webinar Explores How to Protect Your Workers and Business Post COVID-19

Put on by the Canadian Association of Moldmakers and Automate Canada, the Nov. 19 webinar will assist employers and HR professionals as they seek to address COVID-19 related challenges.

Cutting Tools 15 Nov 2021

High-Feed Milling Tools Applies High Feed Rates and Steep Ramping

The NuMaxHF family of high-feed milling tools from Ingersoll Cutting Tools feature a thick, tangential insert with a diamond shape and a large inboard angle.

Machining 15 Nov 2021

Mazak DISCOVER 2021 Premiers New Technologies, Facility Expansions

Mazak’s DISCOVER 2021 event drew more than 1,500 attendees—25% of which were new customers—across North America to view its new machine tool solutions, demonstrations and walk-in presentations and tours of its production facilities.

Cutting Tools 12 Nov 2021

Toolholder System Ensures Highly Accurate Clamping for Complete Pull-Out Protection

Haimer USA invented Safe-Lock for high-efficiency, dynamic milling strategies, an EDM form in a shrink fit holder, with grooves on the tool shank for optimal engagement.

Cutting Tools 11 Nov 2021

Replaceable Drill Tips Suitable for Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Materials

New SMDT-NAL drill tips from Sumitomo are coated with diamond-like Carbon DLC ‘Aurora’ Coating for two to three times higher feed rates.

Additive Manufacturing 10 Nov 2021

CNC Additive Simulation Ensures Moldmaking Component Quality and Accuracy

CGTech’s VERICUT software features an additive module that simulates both additive and traditional milling or turning capabilities, including material deposition.

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Machining 5 Nov 2021

New Ownership Revitalizes Precision Mold Builder with Heavy Capital Investments, New Management Style

A rich history in mold building, recent technology investment and a shift in management philosophy re-energizes a Midwest precision mold builder and contract CNC machine shop.