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Validate 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.
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Rediscovering CAM
Exploring underused CAM features that can improve moldmaking productivity and trim operating costs.
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Challenges 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.
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High Cavitation Molds Promote Economies of Scale
Toolmakers are developing increasingly complex molds for high production of thinwall parts.
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Software Packages Streamline Design Seamlessly
New software seats provide quicker design and toolpath generation—resulting in increased throughput without spending a lot of money.
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White-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.
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Don’t Build the “Same Old Same Mold”
Steps for evaluating the latest mold innovations in order to move along the evolution process.
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Organizing Your Shop Through Communication
Visual communication is a key factor when choosing an organizational tool.
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How 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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How to Solve Common Inventory Management Problems Related to Tooling
A practical look at what to consider when purchasing client/server inventory management software and how to implement such a program, as well as why and how it can benefit mold manufacturing operations.
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