Design & Mfg. Software
The Art of Design and Machining
The market is ready to explode as vendors introduce enhancements and upgrades to make the designing and machining of molds and mold components easier and more efficient.
Read MoreVerifying Machining Through Simulation
NC verification technology is one of the most useful computer-aided manufacturing tools available to moldmakers, enabling engineers to simulate the machining process of an NC toolpath in order to detect and eliminate errors before machining takes place.
Read MoreExpanding Business Opportunities With Five-Axis Software
Moving to five-axis machining may seem a daunting maneuver, but with the right software and training, a moldmaker can gain an advantage on the competition.
Read MoreHigh-Performance Machining - Putting It Into Practice
Most companies are looking for three basic things: to make parts faster, better and cheaper. Often, meeting these goals requires a change in process, tooling, the machine tools and/or CAM software.
Read MoreMold Refurbishing - Out With the Old and in With the New!
While sending a mold out for repair may cost some time and money up front, in the long run, the shop will benefit from a mold that's "just like new" at a fraction of the cost of a new mold.
Read MoreBridging the Divide Between Art and Engineering
A Tacoma toolmaker finds "artistic" software to be the perfect tool for some moldmaking jobs.
Read MoreDesigning Plastic Components and Injection Molds for Robotically Dispensed Foam-in-Place Gasketing
While robotic technology improves design flexibility and productivity, up-front attention to component and mold design can lead to even higher gains
Read MoreSpindle Design for Maximum Performance
Understanding the influence of all the forces - from the type of insert to the machine base - is the key to maximum spindle, and thus, maximum machine tool utilization.
Read MoreOn the Right Path - A Case Study
An off-line programming system allows a moldmaker to streamline electrode and multi-cavity mold production.
Read MoreSolids Data Exchange: Anything But
Solid modeling appears to be the technological hurdle the industry faces today. Moldmakers are discovering that although there are many benefits to utilizing solid modeling, the translations aren't always what they should be.
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