Design & Mfg. Software

Tandem Mold Technology Trims Production Costs

A process has been developed that uses a mold with two parting levels, which alternately open.

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EDM

A Machine Cuts Carbon and Hard Steel at 60 Percent of the Cost

The right high-speed machining center and software helps one mold builder turn an important corner in mold building productivity.

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Wear in Injection Molds: To Float or Not to Float

A principle that removes stress by incorporating designs that allow components to move in the mold.

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Lean Manufacturing Trims Leadtimes

Moldmakers aren't the only ones reducing leadtimes. Component and hot runner suppliers are delivering their equipment and supplies faster to accommodate industry demand.

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Fast, Accurate Reverse Engineering Created Improved Product

A 3-D laser scanning project involving reverse engineering a blow molded bottle when no CAD data was available.

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Five Reasons to Work with Integrated CAD/CAM Software

Nowadays, we hear a lot about integrated CAD/CAM packages and many people wonder whether or not they should buy an integrated package or separate CAD and CAM packages. Here are just some of the reasons why it makes more sense to work with an integrated CAD/CAM package.

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Basics

How to Evaluate Your Software Reseller

Your CAD/CAM reseller plays an important role in your use of software by offering technical support, answering your questions and making sure you are productive as quickly as possible. Therefore, it’s important to consider the following nine factors when evaluating them before choosing a new CAD/CAM system.

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Leadership

Faster Turns and Higher Accuracy with CAM

The right CAM software package investment paid for itself in less than a year and contributed to one mold builder’s ability to produce complex molds quickly and accurately.

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Maximizing Machine Tool Potential with CAM Software

Identifying specific items where CAM software can take advantage of machine capabilities to the benefit of the user and maximize exploitation of milling machine potential.

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A Better Reverse Engineering Approach when Modifying Molds

Laser scanning services make good economic sense as they provide precise CAD data available for robot programming, which shortens the actual programming process.

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