Design & Mfg. Software

Design & Mfg. Software 30 Oct 2024

Strategic Mold Cooling: Optimizing Molding Quality and Cycle Efficiency

Proper cooling is crucial in molding, yet often overlooked. Discover proper cooling methods to prevent defects and improve efficiency.

Design & Mfg. Software 28 Oct 2024

Understanding the Elusive Nature of Mold Ventilation

A personal journey of lessons learned about the challenges of poorly designed, understood and executed mold venting.

Basics 13 Oct 2024

How to Fix Predicted Warpage Before It Happens with Windage and CAD Model Morphing

Applying windage and model-morphing techniques saved toolmaker/molder Sturgis Molded Products the time, cost, headaches of multiple part/mold design iteration loops, cumbersome cooling fixtures, and long molding cycles.

Design & Mfg. Software 24 Sep 2024

Custom Operating System Improves Human-Robot Interface

Unisig’s custom operating system, featured on its UNE6-2i-750-CR small-diameter gundrilling machine can reduce part setup times and improve communication between the machine’s HMI and the robotic controller.

Machining 23 Sep 2024

Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024

After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.

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Design & Mfg. Software 15 Sep 2024

Four Micro Tooling Considerations

Issues involving gating, ejection, mold splits and direction of pull are of special concern when it comes to micro tooling.

IMTS 3 Sep 2024

Updated Software: Simulation, Optimization and Postprocessing Capabilities

IMTS 2024: CGTech highlights the latest version of its flagship software, Vericut 9.5, equipped with postprocessing software along with other useful capabilities for moldmakers.

Case Study 23 Aug 2024

Integrated CAD/CAM Streamlines Electrode Manufacture, Improves Quality

A focus on electrode design and automation helps toolroom improve efficiency, reduce tooling costs and deliver higher quality products.

Turning 23 Aug 2024

CAM Software Optimizes Tool Paths for Swiss Machining

IMTS 2024: SolidCAM provides programming ease of use, flexibility and configurability for complex multi-turret and multi-spindle mill-turn and Swiss CNC machines.