Cutting Tools
HSK: The Critical Link in High-Speed Milling
As high-speed machining and milling becomes more popular, moldmakers are looking for alternatives to their traditional low-speed toolholders.
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Internal Threading Made Easy
New advances in thread milling technology allow moldmakers to meet the challenges of threading difficult materials.
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Milling Advances Increase Productivity
Keeping on top of new advances in cutting tools can keep moldmakers profitable.
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Thermal Toolholding Yields Benefits for Moldmakers
By using thermal toolholding, moldmakers can achieve improved accuracy and greater tool life, as well as better mold surface finish.
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Keeping Your Balance
With the ever-growing popularity of high-speed machining, proper tool balancing has become a crucial element in moldmaking. However, it is important to know your options before purchasing a balancing system.
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Part 2: New Tool Concepts for Machining Dies and Molds
The use of multifunction inserts is a significant geometrical development - making it possible to machine various operations with a single insert.
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New Tool Concepts for Machining Dies and Molds
The development and introduction of new insert and tool geometries for machining dies, molds and housing is an ongoing process - improving performance, tool life, surface quality and economy.
Read MoreHow to Control Excessive Tool Wear
By calculating feeds and speeds properly, moldmakers can reduce tooling costs, have less machine downtime and see less scrap due to worn tools.
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Choosing a High-Speed Spindle for Moldmaking
Many factors - such as mounting style and lubrication choices - need to be considered when choosing a high-speed spindle.
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How to Lower Leadtimes Through Spindle Retrofits
By adding a secondary high-speed spindle to their machining centers, moldmakers can gain higher speeds at a lower cost.
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