Design & Mfg. Software

Amerimold 2017: Plastics Exhibitors Promoted Products, Too

Amerimold had it all this year—or should I say it had MORE than ever before. While metalworking tools, materials and systems reigned supreme, the plastics side of the equation was also well represented.

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2017 Leadtime Leader Awards Winner: Graphic Tool Corp.

Leadership changes set this mold manufacturer on a path of renewed purpose, fueled by data-driven, lean methodologies and deliberate, quality-controlled production.

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2017 Leadtime Leader Awards Honorable Mention: Concours Mold Inc.

This Canadian mold manufacturer identifies teamwork and quality as critical to its ability to drive continued success.

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Conformal Water Line Design Guidelines

Principles for creating conventional water lines are the foundation for efficient and effective conformal cooling line design.

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Stepping Up to the Challenge

This roughing strategy helps maximize metal removal rates and reduce roughing cycle times.

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Practical Considerations for Conformal Cooling Designs

If you are looking for a comprehensive analysis of cooling design rules for additive manufacturing, check out this webinar.

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Get More Coolant Flow Through Smaller Bubblers

This method for calculating the size of nonround water passages is designed to increase coolant flow, and reduce pressure loss and cycle time.

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Circle Segment Tools and Toolpaths in Action

To take advantage of circle segment cutting tools, the programmer/machinist must generate sophisticated programs that continuously present the tool at a precise angle that is dependent on the slope of surface to be finished and the shape of the tool at any given point in the program.

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A Strategy for Better Mold Finishes

Combining advanced tool geometry and complementary CAM tool paths can reduce finish cycle times and improve surface quality.

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Beaumont Technologies Acquires Autodesk MoldFlow’s Material Characterization Business

Beaumont Technologies, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the Autodesk MoldFlow material characterization business that services North America and Europe. The operations, laboratory equipment and proprietary software will be transferred from Ithaca, NY to a new facility in Erie, PA where Beaumont is headquartered.

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