Design & Mfg. Software
Mold Development with Digital Shape Sampling and Processing
Use digital shape sampling and processing to produce more accurate molds, free up machine time for CNC systems used in milling and drastically cut the time it takes to develop a new mold.
Read MoreValidate the Design First with Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping allows the mold builder to produce a functional model to validate part design, fit and function before the mold is produced.
Read MoreIn-Mold Labeling Looks to High-Output Molds for Growth
Moldmakers seek to combine ultrafast cycles and high-speed automation in tool designs.
Read MoreRediscovering CAM
Exploring underused CAM features that can improve moldmaking productivity and trim operating costs.
Read MoreChallenges to Five-Axis Machining for Moldmaking
When considering five-axis machining you must consider your goal for using five-axis machining on molds: to machine the complete part with the shortest cutters possible.
Read MoreHigh Cavitation Molds Promote Economies of Scale
Toolmakers are developing increasingly complex molds for high production of thinwall parts.
Read MoreSoftware Packages Streamline Design Seamlessly
New software seats provide quicker design and toolpath generation—resulting in increased throughput without spending a lot of money.
Read MoreWhite-Light Scanning Validates Faster, Better Processes for Molded Auto Interior Trim at Eifel Inc.
The use of white-light scanning and photogrammetry ensures accuracy of tool building programs.
Read MoreDon’t Build the “Same Old Same Mold”
Steps for evaluating the latest mold innovations in order to move along the evolution process.
Read MoreHow to Achieve Economical Five-Axis Milling
Although moldmaking has not had great incentives to invest in five-axis technology like the aerospace industry, there are still many reasons for moldmakers to adopt five-axis machining, and there are a few interesting software functions that help to make five-axis programming economical.
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