Five Axis
A Machine Cuts Carbon and Hard Steel at 60 Percent of the Cost
The right high-speed machining center and software helps one mold builder turn an important corner in mold building productivity.
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Complex Parts Put a Premium on High-Tech Mold Design
Equipment and component suppliers are developing a range of products for advanced moldmaking needs.
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Selecting an Economical VMC for Mold Machining
The key to investing in the right vertical machining center is in sizing up your current process requirements and machining capabilities, while factoring in future work.
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Machining with Advanced CO2 Machining Spray Technology
Advanced CO2 machining spray technology delivers robust, high performance and adaptive cooling and lubrication for challenging mold machining applications.
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Five-Axis Machining: What Are The Benefits and How Can You Achieve this Capability?
The alternative you choose to achieve five-axis machining benefits will be application driven and can have a significant effect on your bottom line.
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Using High-Feed Machining Strategies to Get to Net Shape
High-feed tooling and high-feed machining could be the key factor in maximizing your shop’s roughing efficiency.
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Benefits of Positional Five-Axis Machining
Why rely on five-axis machining and where can it be applied; strategies and considerations for five-axis machining; and, cutter path optimization.
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Machining/EDM Combo Packs a Powerful Punch
This moldmaker’s new machining center and EDM offer versatility with the ability to machine a number of materials and EDM small holes with ease.
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Getting to Know Your Machine Tool
A review of the six core components of a machine tool: automatic toolchanger, motor/drive/encoder, base casting, OSP control, turret and spindle.
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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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