Five Axis
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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High-Performance Machining - Putting It Into Practice
Most companies are looking for three basic things: to make parts faster, better and cheaper. Often, meeting these goals requires a change in process, tooling, the machine tools and/or CAM software.
Read MoreThe Need for Speed
The trend for higher speeds in machining technology has moldmakers scrambling for the cash to purchase this equipment and the subsequent training to bring them "up to speed".
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Spindle Design for Maximum Performance
Understanding the influence of all the forces - from the type of insert to the machine base - is the key to maximum spindle, and thus, maximum machine tool utilization.
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