EDM
Equipment Investment Allows Moldmaker to Zero in Medical/Packaging Niches
Tech Mold Inc. (Tempe, AZ)—a manufacturer of high-volume, multi-cavity molds for the medical disposable, packaging (caps and closures) and consumer markets—has invested just under $1,000,000 on new equipment over the past six months. These new capabilities have allowed the company to refocus its efforts in the medical and packaging markets.
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How to Deal with Graphite Dust, Part 2
A review of the explosive potential of graphite dust and how to dispose of remnants that may be accumulating around the shop.
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How to Navigate New Horizons with Waterjet
Expand capabilities and diversify customer base with waterjet technology.
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How to Reduce EDM Setup from Hours to Minutes
The right software helps automate EDM setup and avoid EDM programming errors.
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How to Deal with Graphite Dust, Part 1
A review of the characteristics and considerations when handling graphite dust.
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Diamond-Like Carbon Mold Coatings for Increased Durability
Hardness, wear resistance, deposition temperature and uniformity are the main elements to consider when choosing a coating for mold components.
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Systems Approach to Micromachining and Molding Yields Accuracy
This systems approach to micromachining includes multiple cavities in the molds for the plastic injection over molding portion of the LED manufacturing process.
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Three EDM Warranty Considerations
Some factors to consider when purchasing a warranty program with your new EDM: price, benefits, time and preventive maintenance.
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Machining Outlook: Reap the Benefits of Technology Advancements Working Together
A roundtable of machine tool suppliers reviews the advancements in machining technologies that push machining and tooling to their limits—and can kick every moldmaker’s capability up a notch.
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Changes to Electrode Material And EDM Program Yield Increased Throughput
A look at the positive effects of a change of electrode material.
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