Machining

Surface Treatment 1 Dec 2022

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Machining 30 Nov 2022

Five-Axis Volumetric Compensation Updates Eases Adoption Pain Points when Mold Machining

A new development, the GSC Advanced, offered with Grob’s five-axis universal systems for mold machining, ensures that compensation calibrations can be run even while the workpiece is in the machine.

Five Axis 28 Nov 2022

High-Speed, Five-Axis Mold Machining Achieved via Extended Barrel Series

Air Turbine Tool spindles can machine at 50,000 rpm in high-speed steel (HSS), accelerating mold machining capabilities.

Machining 25 Nov 2022

Form Grinder's Advanced Design is Ideal for Mold Base Prep, Inserts

The Okamoto full-function, two-axis, simultaneous CNC form grinder is ideal for surface, slot, step, form and contour grinding, with improved column design and construction, and consistent accuracy.

Machining 21 Nov 2022

High-Frequency Milling Suits Compact Gantry Milling Machine to Moldmaking Tasks

German-made Endura 700Linear series from Fooke is capable of various machining workpiece tasks, including composite, aluminum, cast iron and steel for mold and die-making.

Additive Manufacturing 17 Nov 2022

Hybrid 3D Printer Offers Five-Axis Simultaneous Machining for Mold and Die Applications

DMG MORI’s Lasertec 3000 DED hybrid 3D printer offers process integration by combining laser deposition welding with five-axis, turn-mill machining in one setup.

Five Axis 17 Nov 2022

Hybrid Milling/Drilling Machine Reduces Total Mold Machining Time

MSI Mold Builders now squares, plus drills and taps eye-bolt holes on 50% of its tools in a single setup using a five-axis milling/drilling center with a universal spindle.

Machining 16 Nov 2022

Free-Form, Mold and Die Machining Cycle Times Cut With Multitasking Machine

It is said the machine combines the abilities of a high-powered turning center with a full-function machining center to produce small- and medium-sized workpieces in single setups.

Grinding 11 Nov 2022

Cylindrical Grinding System Extends Into Mold and Die Machining

United Grinding’s Studer brand unveils the S36 concept, featuring precise, reproducible cooling capabilities and a large grinding wheel for enhanced punch and die speeds.