Design & Mfg. Software
Verifying 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 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.
Read MoreReverse Engineering: An Overview of the Options
The reverse engineering industry has come a long way in recent years and there are many options currently available that can be scheduled into a planned project with predictable and cost-effective results
Read MoreRapid Prototyping and Tooling - State of the Industry 1999: Executive Summary
Rapid prototyping (RP) refers to the physical modeling of a design using a special class of machine technology.
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