Design & Mfg. Software
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How the right manufacturing engineering software enables diversification.
Read MoreFrom the Field: The Right CAD/CAM Makes New Mold Manufacture Easier and the Entire Process More Efficient
Fine, tiny detailing demanded by model railway enthusiasts requires moldmaking tolerances in manufacturing scale models that are often tighter than those in the automotive industry. With the right CAD/CAM system creating the mold around the designed product takes approximately 30% less time than it did with the CAD/CAM system PECO used before switching to VISI.
Read MoreVideo: CT Scanning for Mold Inspection
Moldmaker NyproMold describes its experience using computed tomography (CT) scanning to validate precise injection molds.
WatchHow to Reduce EDM Setup from Hours to Minutes
The right software helps automate EDM setup and avoid EDM programming errors.
Read MoreCAD/CAM Package Tackles Surfaces/Shapes Accurately
“We don’t just design a part, we manufacture it, so it is important to us to take it all the way through the process with the same software.”
Read MoreNC Simulation Software Verifies Machining Paths—A Critical Step in the Build Process
“VERICUT facilitates our goal of eliminating the need for rework (welding, for example)—improving quality and repeatability, and saving MGS and our customers time and money.”
Read MoreFeature-Based CAM Software Helps Solves Problems
For moldmakers considering jumping into aerospace work, you may be interested in the success story of one tool and die shop using feature-based CAM with Boeing Aircraft.
Read MoreMaking the Jump to Five-Axis Machining Easier
Recent CAM software advances make five-axis machining easier than before.
Read MoreThe Real Cause of Multi-Cavity Mold Imbalances
A lesson on shear induced melt variations ends some confusion regarding balancing runner systems for multi-cavity molds.
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