Cutting Tools
Maximize Machine Tool Potential With the Right Cutting Tools
Mold manufacturer seeks out cutting tools to match its machine tool technology, allowing them to operate at the highest levels of speed and precision.
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The Myth of Cutting Tool Cost
Evaluating machining productivity by comparing tooling cost to tooling productivity.
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Measure Your Success for Rough Milling Improvements
In moldmaking, most applications still follow the traditional two- or three-phase process consisting of rough/pre-finish/finish, in order to hold tolerances. The following article will focus on the first phase of operations—the roughing phase—and how shops can improve rough milling applications with new strategies and cutting tools.
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Lowering Tooling Cost by Using Low-Friction Coatings
There are many components to the mold manufacturing process, but from a cost benefit approach to productivity, tooling technology is going to yield the biggest return, and coating technology is key.
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Tooling for Zero Stock Machining
Machining to net shape relies on proper end mill selection.
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Making Sense out of Machine Tool Specifications
Are you doing an accurate comparison when you’re evaluating machine tools?
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Shrink Fit: The High Accuracy Toolholder of Choice
Requirements in the mold industry are much more precise than general machining, so more attention must be paid toward the selection of the appropriate toolholder in regards to its features and benefits.
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A Machine Cuts Carbon and Hard Steel at 60 Percent of the Cost
The right high-speed machining center and software helps one mold builder turn an important corner in mold building productivity.
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Use Plunging to Increase Metal Removal Rates
Recent cutting tool innovation—as well as new CAM programming techniques—make plunging a more popular approach.
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Milling Molds Right the First Time
Proper end mill selection is critical for one manufacturer of high-end, one-off custom molds.
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