Five Axis
VMCs Provide Improved Surface Quality for Eyeglass Lens Molds
Carl Zeiss Vision improves crucial surface quality of its polycarbonate eyeglass lens molds and designed repeatability and added capacity into their metal mold operation.
Read MoreHigh-Speed Mill Keeps Tight Tolerances, Increases Efficiencies
Busy moldmaker turns to HSM to boost productivity and remain competitive in both the domestic and foreign arenas—and realizes time savings of up to 60 percent.
Read MoreMachining Madness: Advances in HSM
The industry’s demand for higher quality, faster turnaround times and lower prices in the last decade has resulted in dramatic improvements in high speed machining as well as controls and spindles.
Read MoreTooling for Zero Stock Machining
Machining to net shape relies on proper end mill selection.
Read MoreA Supplier View on a Decade Of Moldmaking Progress
There has been a tremendous amount of change in the U.S. moldmaking industry over the past 10 years, and mold shops that adopt new machine tools, services and technology will enhance their capabilities for long-term success.
Read MoreRe-defining Precision
It’s important not to limit the definition of precision to one in particular, but instead expand the definition to three unique precision types: micro precision, ultra precision and nano precision.
Read MoreIntelligent Machining Software to Increase Surface Finish and Productivity in Mold Mfg
Progress in the realm of software offers moldmakers the opportunity to maximize the potential of their machining processes when it comes to maintaining extremely high surface finishes.
Read MoreCompensating for Thermal Expansion to Maintain Part Accuracy
Moldmakers, who must consistently produce very accurate and precise molds, need to learn how to overcome and work with thermal expansion.
Read MoreTechnology for Improving Five-Axis Capability
With five-axis in place, it’s time to look at the advantages of investing in new software technology to improve processes, new approaches to part setup and the factors to consider before your purchase.
Read MoreVMC for Real-World Moldmaking and Milling
Small moldmaker chooses VMC with unique features—counterbalanced head, box ways, machine design, 3-D accuracy, changeover, control and toolchanger—to improve operations.
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