Cutting Tools
Machine Tool Expandability Through Efficient Retrofitting
Considerations for determining if retrofitting is the appropriate and economical solution for your shop.
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Wind Power Industry Opportunities Blowing Our Way
Moldmakers wishing to tap into this growing market should do their research and reach out to both wind power industry experts to learn about windmills and cutting tool suppliers to learn what it takes to enter this field.
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Advanced Toolpaths Improve Cutter Performance in Difficult Materials
Trochoidal toolpaths are available on most CAD/CAM systems, yet are rarely used or even known. By using trochoidal toolpaths and hybrid trochoidal toolpaths you can successfully machine exotic materials.
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Hydraulic Fluid Reduces Energy Consumption by Eight Percent
An energy-efficient hydraulic fluid has been developed for use with CNC machines that features low-deposit forming tendencies, provides equipment protection and can extend oil maintenance intervals.
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Cutting Tool Slashes Cycle Times by 75 Percent
This moldmaker reduces cycle times from 10 hours to two hours with a more durable, faster cutter that also leaves a nice finish.
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Elite Mold & Engineering: Team Elite
Being both a moldmaker and a molder allows Elite Mold to be a one-stop team for its customers and the MoldMaking Technology 2009 Leadtime Leader Honorable Mention Award: Small Shop.
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Tool Balancing and Shrink-fit Holders Yield Successful Manufacturing Platform Overhaul
Investing in technology while improving processes and methods yields near 100 percent success rate on initial mold trials and 50 percent reduction in shop rework and scrap.
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Auto Nozzle Makes Minimum Quantity Lubrication Hands-Free
Minimum quantity lubrication, or MQL—also called near-dry machining—applies cutting fluid in ounces instead of gallons.
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Considerations for a High-Feed Milling Strategy
High-feed milling is becoming the chosen methodology for removing as much material as possible in the shortest amount of time, as more shops equip themselves with high-speed CNC machining capability and sophisticated CAM programs.
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Increase Productivity with Balanced Toolholder Assemblies
During these times of economic uncertainty, it’s more important than ever for manufacturers to make sure they are getting the most efficient and productive use of their equipment. Operators of machine tools can do this by finely balancing the tools and toolholders being installed on their machines.
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