Five Axis
Customized CAM Strategies Improve Five-Axis Blow Mold Machining
The proper machining process and workflow can impact blow mold production, making your CAM software selection critical.
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Helping High-Precision, Multiaxis CNC Machines Maintain Tight-Tolerance Control
Standardizing Heidenhain control systems on multiaxis CNC machines across the shop floor help Cavalier Tool streamline setups and post-process work, increase accuracy, and improve turnaround and scheduling flexibility to maintain its competitive edge.
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VIDEO: 6 Factors a Mold Builder Should Consider in a CNC Control
Many mold builders choose high-speed cutting over EDM because CNCs are able to meet the required tolerances and finishes. The control is key to this. Here we break down what a mold builder should look for in a CNC control.
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How to Cut Mold Machining Costs in Half
How to hard mill and finish grind in a single setup, including an in-machine probing inspection.
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New Ownership Revitalizes Precision Mold Builder with Heavy Capital Investments, New Management Style
A rich history in mold building, recent technology investment and a shift in management philosophy re-energizes a Midwest precision mold builder and contract CNC machine shop.
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The Pros and Cons of Machine Tool Design
A breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of the trunnion table machine and the swivel or articulating head machine.
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Emuge-Franken USA Partners With Grob Systems to Develop Turnkey Five-Axis Solutions
At Emuge-Franken’s technology center, manufacturers with demanding five-axis mill-turn applications can optimize their parts and components on the Grob 350T together with the full line of Emuge-Franken cutting tool solutions.
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Plastic Injection Molder Enhances Automation and Cell Manufacturing Capacity
X-Cell Tool & Mold emphasizes a continuous investment in automated technologies such as its five-axis machining cell and soft milling cell to reduce machine uptime, improve throughput.
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Post Processor Optimizes CNC Five-Axis Capabilities
Mastercam’s new post processor unlocks faster and more accurate “art to part” FANUC CNC capabilities.
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Enhanced Vertical Machining Center Efficiently Machines Multiple Workpiece Surfaces
The simultaneous five-axis design from Mazak increases automation integration capabilities and more rapid machining.
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