Five Axis
Five-Axis Machining Software Offers Speed and Flexibility
Improvements in five-axis machining software are lowering the barrier for adoption by moldmakers.
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Equipment Leasing: A Popular Alternative to Buying
Leasing equipment provides moldmakers with more purchasing opportunities during tough financial times.
Read MoreHow to Control Excessive Tool Wear
By calculating feeds and speeds properly, moldmakers can reduce tooling costs, have less machine downtime and see less scrap due to worn tools.
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Choosing a High-Speed Spindle for Moldmaking
Many factors - such as mounting style and lubrication choices - need to be considered when choosing a high-speed spindle.
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How to Lower Leadtimes Through Spindle Retrofits
By adding a secondary high-speed spindle to their machining centers, moldmakers can gain higher speeds at a lower cost.
Read MoreKeys to Small Hole Drilling
By paying attention to the basic rules, moldmakers can solve some common small hole drilling problems.
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The Argument for Horizontal Machining Centers
Although VMCs are widely used, HMCs offer more flexibility, versatility and a number of operations in one machine tool.
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Bearing Enhancements - How New Technology Can Impact Machine Performance
By paying attention to such details as bearing selection and grease delivery systems, moldmakers may be able to increase machining speeds by up to 20 percent.
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Becoming More Accurate With Speed
By adding optimization software to their machining, moldmakers will be able to produce better quality parts with better accuracy.
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Expanding Business Opportunities With Five-Axis Software
Moving to five-axis machining may seem a daunting maneuver, but with the right software and training, a moldmaker can gain an advantage on the competition.
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