Design & Mfg. Software
Core and Cavity Splitting
Automated core & cavity construction from a solid CAD model, including shut off building using a combination of surface and solid modelling techniques.
WatchTraining Initiative’s "Mold VS Machine" Approach Boosts Moldmaker/Molder Relationship
“Understanding mold design helps molders understand the limitations as well as the possibilities in mold design. Molders can ask constructive and critical questions with knowledge, and also conjure recommendations and make suggestions for improving designs.”
Read MoreRamping Up to 5-Axis Programming
Steps for making the transition from three- to five-axis machining.
Read MoreHow to Get the Most out of Your Cooling Design
Getting the most out of a cooling design involves figuring out how to get around obstacles such as melt delivery systems (hot runners, cold runners, gates), part ejection, and mold action (slides, lifters).
WatchSoftware Advances Push Limits of Speed and Quality
Software for moldmaking continues to evolve as sophisticated features and capabilities are introduced, enabling mold manufacturers to produce the highest quality work in the most compressed leadtimes to date.
WatchTaking the Guesswork out of Complex Machining Processes
“Overall, VISI turns a very complicated process such as machining part geometry into a simple process that can be learned quickly.”
Read MoreCAD/CAM Eases the Move to 5-Axis Machining for Moldmaker
Automotive moldmaker that handles molds up to 40 tons says Sescoi’s WorkNC helped ease its introduction to 5-axis machining with its effective global roughing strategies; smooth, powerful finishing; speed and ease; reduction in EDM operations; and, shop floor programming. Today it has four licenses, including two 5-axis for its machining applications.
Read MoreCooling Technology for Cycle Efficiency
A 3D simulation study helps quantify the effects of mold cooling design choices on cycle cooling time, which moldmakers can then use to make smarter design cost versus part production cost decisions at the earliest possible tool design stage.
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