Cutting Tools
Think Metric, Part 3
Insight from several technology suppliers—in design software, mold components, programming, machines, cutting tools and measurement equipment who have been following the metric trend—may help to make the transition a smooth one.
Read MoreSupercharging Rough Machining Performance with Advanced Tooling
What is amazing is that the shop is confident it could run the Seco cutter at 500 ipm if the machine was capable. It is this reason that Build-A-Mold is in the process of acquiring newer, faster equipment.
Read MoreFinding the Right High-Feed Indexable Milling Tool
The value of versatility and reliability in your high-feed machining solution.
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Understand Your Tools
"Challenge us to help you do what you do more effectively." Those were the words of Ingersoll Cutting Tools President Chuck Edler as he kicked off the Die & Mold Seminar this morning, which honed in on understanding the precise tools necessary for the delicate processes of mold manufacturing--milling, high-volume roughing, high-feed roughing, aluminum machining, gun drilling and hole making to name a few.
Read MoreMachining Techniques: Are You Finished Yet?
Have you ever heard that question? People who work in the mold and die industry have probably heard it more frequently than they would like to; however, great strides in cutting tool and machining techniques in the last couple of decades are enabling more “Yes” answers.
Read MoreHow to Keep Your End Mills Sharp
With the complex grinds and unique applications in the moldmaking industry, end mills are a key component of production and there are a few different ways to keep them sharp.
Read MoreFinishing and Roughing Strategies
This tool finish mills at high speeds in a wide range of work materials.
Read MoreFaster Machining Time with the Right Toolholders
In order to increase the productivity of the milling process in a die and mold company, one cannot concentrate only on the high performance machining centers. The tool holders can also help with savings. This is exactly what happened at the die and mold company Langer GmbH & Co. KG. With the help of the high quality HAIMER Power Shrink Chucks the total machining times on several applications were reduced almost in half.
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Essential Cutting Strategies for Mold Machining
Without the right application techniques, even the best tools can fall short of their potential. Here’s a look at a few key cutting strategies—thick chip, roll-in technique, radial ramping, helical interpolation, cutter positioning, conventional vs. climb milling and constant cutter engagement.
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