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ER Collet System Features Anti-Friction Coating
Parlec’s P3 ER collet coating reduces radial distortion to improve run-out and helps interface with the collet nut when tightening.
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Octagon Milling Cutter Delivers Maximum Process Reliability
The versatile Xtra-tec XT M5004 offered by Walter USA matches lower tooling material costs and maximum cost efficiency with high cutting parameters.
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Mold Component Enables Fast Localization of Injection Molds
The Loc Check A5900, which has GSM tracking, is magnetic attachable to free surfaces of an injection mold and has a battery life up to 3,000 transmission cycles.
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3D-Printed Stainless Steel Vent Pins Produce Defect-Free, Injection-Molded Parts
The Innovent Pin from Next Chapter Manufacturing is said to offer 10-15 times the volume of venting over traditional venting methods with suitability for filled and unfilled plastic resin grades.
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High-Performance Tool Coatings Extend Carbide Tool Service
Horn USA’s IG6 and SG3 coatings ensure faster material removal rates, deliver high performance and extend wear resistance.
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High-Speed Steel Geometry Insert Maintains Long Tool Life, Process Security
The high-speed cobalt drill insert, combined with the T-A Pro drill, was developed by the Allied Machine and Engineering team for when hole quality, tool life and process security are the primary application needs.
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Additive Manufacturing Technology Roundup
MMT received a unique variety of AM-focused products that can be utilized by moldmakers, from software and tooling, to 3D printers and 3D-printed mold components.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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