Design & Mfg. Software
Perfecting the Moldmaking Process
One mold manufacturer’s secret to staying ahead: obtaining a full understanding of the entire molding process by cutting and shooting molds in their own shop, and investing in today’s machining technology to strengthen a niche in complex moldmaking.
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Measuring CAD Skills Gives Greater Efficiency
CAD is at the heart of modern manufacturing and moldmaking. But just how good are people at using the CAD tools they are given? This article reviews the options for assessing the skills and training needs of CAD users.
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Equipment Expansion Lands Additional Customers
Adding equipment to the shop floor not only accommodates existing customers, but also can serve as an investment in securing work from new customers.
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Hot Runner Temperature Control: A Low-Investment Solution for Challenging Molding
To understand the importance of hot runner controls, you need to examine how they actually control temperature, processing implications and mold design considerations.
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Benefits of Using the Right Measurement Tool
How to accelerate design review with the right measurement tool and what to look for in the tools you select for measurement and checking of thickness on 3-D models.
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Considerations for a High-Feed Milling Strategy
High-feed milling is becoming the chosen methodology for removing as much material as possible in the shortest amount of time, as more shops equip themselves with high-speed CNC machining capability and sophisticated CAM programs.
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Designing for Downstream
Steps can be taken to deliver to your customer not only a better performing tool, but a better performing tooling investment.
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CAM Software Aids in Quick Turnaround Tooling
CAM package works efficiently within CAD software—allowing a moldmaker to cut as quickly as possible to deliver molds in the shortest timeframe possible.
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Simplified Approach to Complex Five-Axis Machining
As multi-axis machine tools become more complex, CAM software systems must provide a more elegant way to program them.
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Feature-Based CNC Programming Cuts Programming Time by 25 to 75 Percent
Moldmaker switches to new programming software that auto-matically recognizes features and allows the programmer to define a process for the feature that can be repeated each time a similar feature is encountered; and, allows for more timesavings via its improved rest machining and trochoidal milling capabilities.
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