Cutting Tools
Machining Molds with Negative Stock Shutoffs
Negative stock shutoff can help you make better molds in less time. Here is a clear definition and description of the process. While the concept is fairly simple, the implementation can be challenging.
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Part Three of a Three-Part Series Five Steps for Improving Your Shop’s Maximum Productivity
An explanation of the differences between high-speed machining and conventional machining; and, general thoughts on when to high speed machine and heat treat versus hard milling.
Read MoreMold Building Without Rule Breaking
Push the mold in the beginning of the build process to discover any weaknesses before it gets to the molder.
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How to Choose the Right Tool Coating for Your Machining Application
Selection criteria and common coating attributes for PVD, CVD and other common coatings.
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Looking Sharp
Advancements in cutting tool/toolholder construction yield better stability and higher accuracy to achieve greater feedrates and increased productivity.
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Maximum RPM Machining: Necessities of High-Speed Moldmaking
Mold shops will thrive if they practice an ‘all-aspects’ process to HSM, which includes the machine, cutting tool, toolholder, proper balance and application support.
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Part One of a Three-Part Series Five Steps for Improving Your Shop’s Maximum Productivity
Learn how to evaluate your shop’s productivity and begin increasing it by considering the variables of implementing hard milling and high-speed machining.
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Split Chip Technology Cuts Milling Days into Hours
High-feed indexable milling cutter with the new LC280TT grade insert proved to provide the productivity promised.
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Plunge Milling Saves Time on Big Mold Cavities
By using a plunge mill, what used to take four hours now takes only 30 minutes—and stretches mold feedstock.
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Making the Transition to High Performance Machining Techniques
Implementing HPM techniques—such as hard milling—into component production can be straightforward with the correct process and other considerations
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