Design & Mfg. Software
Seeing the Industry with a New Perspective
Last week I attended Plastec West in Anaheim, California (what a nice break from frigid temps in Chicago!). It was my first trade show as senior editor of MoldMaking Technology versus attending as a public relations manager for plastics industry suppliers, and I enjoyed seeing everything with a new perspective.
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High Accuracy and Efficiency CAM System Speeds Mold Building
The ability to machine smaller details into molds has reduced or often even eliminated the need for secondary surface finish operations.
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Expanded CAD/CAM Usage
Expanded CAD/CAM usage improves processes, standardization, machine utilization and output.
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What is Your Plastic Pain Point?
Many will agree that one of the most frustrating aspects of plastic injection molding is warping. With that in mind MMT joined a Moldflow engineering services provider in a webinar to show how the manufacture of plastic parts affects their final shape. Take a look at three key questions asked during the discussion, and then view the recording.
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Do You Want to Know Why Plastic Parts Warp?
I have worked with Tim Lankisch, director of engineering at CAE Services on numerous technical articles and educational videos in MMT focused on the value of simulation. Yesterday Tim came off the printed page and went live in an MMT webinar that analyzed why plastic parts warp. View archived recording now.
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Redefining CAM Technology for Moldmakers
Tool paths that dynamically adjust tool motion allow faster, safer machining without the need for high-speed equipment.
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Reusing CAD Data
A true direct modeler can help mold builders work more easily with customer design data.
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CAM Automation is a Process, not a Goal
Automated NC programming requires a strategy to yield improved productivity, quality and consistency.
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From Bottleneck to Project Accelerator
Laser scanning provides new inspection options and a faster alternative to CMM for this engineering and mold manufacturing company.
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Properly reviewing a mold design before manufacture can help avoid new tooling issues.
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