Design & Mfg. Software

Scanner Touch Tool Determines Parting Lines on Free Form Parts

A process has been developed that uses a “touch tool” combined with a NextEngine 3-D scanner (Santa Monica, CA) to determine a mold parting line.

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Innovative Hot Runner Solutions for Ultra Small Parts

The injection molding of micro parts calls for innovative hot runner solutions to comply with the demands of injection molders and toolmakers.

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A Copper-Nickel-Silicon-Chromium Alloy for Mold Tooling

A review of the physical and mechanical properties of one copper alloy system will help moldmakers better understand how this alloy will perform thermally and mechanically in applications.

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Twenty Years of Copper Alloys in Moldmaking

A look at where we are today with the integration of copper alloys in mold building.

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Use Plunging to Increase Metal Removal Rates

Recent cutting tool innovation—as well as new CAM programming techniques—make plunging a more popular approach.

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New Design Strategy for Generating Hybrid Aluminum Tooling

Design, machining and analysis software aids in aluminum mold manufacture.

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Meeting the Demands of Multi-Tasking: CAM and Machine Simulation

To fully realize the potential of multi-tasking machines, users must rely on CAM systems and machine simulators to keep pace with their advances.

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Selective Materials Strategy Is A Potent Tool for Moldmakers

Reducing mold build costs with different steels and coatings may give North American shops more business from electronics OEMs.

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The Growing Range of Applications and Technologies in Additive Fabrication

A look at the growing range of applications and technologies in additive fabrication, as well as the challenges that organizations face when trying to understand and make use of this fast-developing technology.

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Distinguish Yourself

Since software is one of this month's highlights, I thought it appropriate to share the following survey results from Aberdeen Group.

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