EDM

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Using Technology Benchmarks to Determine Operational Performance

Everyone wants to optimize efficiency and cost savings.

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EDM

The Intersection of Laser Sintering and EDM

For this moldmaker, wire EDM helps streamline production of inserts that are “grown” with cooling lines already inside.

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EDM

From Craft to Science

For this shop, efforts to adapt to technology that reduces the need for human labor have driven a fundamental and ongoing shift to a more standardized manufacturing process.

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Mold Materials

Going to Extremes with EDM Drilling

Expertise in drilling start holes helps this wire EDM shop give 110 percent on every job without breaking the bank.

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Mold Materials

Improve and Simplify Wire EDM

A CAD/CAM system with dedicated wire EDM functionality should allow the user to select a specific machine from within the system and apply the conditions to the machining operations.

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EDM

Wire EDM Goes 3D CAM for Moldmaking Operations

New features, technologies and software make wire EDM well-suited for tackling solid models, and improving taper angles and surface finish.

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Think Metric, Part 3

Insight from several technology suppliers—in design software, mold components, programming, machines, cutting tools and measurement equipment who have been following the metric trend—may help to make the transition a smooth one.

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Integrating Electrode Production

How CAD/CAM can help make the design, machining and inspection of electrodes completely integrated.

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Case Study

Raising the Bar on Better

A look at one project to move away from traditionally customized moldmaking toward a level of complete automation that raises the bar on accuracy, repeatability and control.

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Case Study

Traditional Labor Values Meet Linear Technology

What GW gained was high reliability, improved speed/throughput without sacrificing accuracy or quality and a high level of satisfaction from the operators, on all the machines.

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