Machining

Cutting Tools 18 Apr 2022

Affordable, Versatile, In-House Regrinding Operations Aimed for Mold Shops

In a floor space of less than 24.8 square feet, Walter’s Helitronic G 200 offers grinding and re-sharpening of rotationally symmetrical cutting tools ranging from 1 to 125 mm (0.039" to 4.92") in diameter.

Additive Manufacturing 11 Apr 2022

Cutter Considerations for Hybrid Additive Manufacturing

Four tips for applying the right cutting tools in hybrid additive manufacturing.

Machining 5 Apr 2022

Excellence Center Enables Innovation Manufacture of Molds, Dies

The DMG MORI Die & Mold Excellence Center highlights its DMU 210 P machine maximized to produce highly demanding molds and dies with quality and precision.

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Machining 4 Apr 2022

Wet-Machining Graphite for Moldmakers

GR3, developed between GF Machining Solutions, Fraisa and Blaser Swisslube supports the entire machining process in one setup, optimizing cycle times, lowering tooling costs and other benefits.

Machining 30 Mar 2022

Modular Sorting System Features Integrated Tool Changer

MC Machinery Systems’ new ASTES4 High Speed Advanced is said to cut sorting times in half, reduce labor costs, improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks.

Five Axis 21 Mar 2022

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.

Five Axis 17 Mar 2022

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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