Machining
Quality Tool & Die Enhances Performance With Advanced EDM and Milling Technologies
The adoption of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs, along with the OPS Ingersoll five-axis milling machine with automated cells, has enabled unmanned operations and improved precision. As a result, QTD has expanded its facility, grown its workforce and increased its business by 10-15% annually.
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How to Analyze and Optimize Cutting Conditions to Reduce Cycle Time
Plastic injection mold design and manufacturing company puts NC program optimization software module to the test. The results were surprising.
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Custom Machining Solutions Feature Automation, Digitalization
IMTS 2024: Mazak features advanced machining solutions designed to boost productivity in automation, multitasking capabilities and machine tool technology.
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HMCs Improve Unattended Machining Performance
IMTS 2024: JTEKT’s FH5000 HMC with pallet pool expands the capability for more flexible production for shops of any size, such as the processing of multiple mold and dies as needed.
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Speed Increasers Promote High Spindle Speeds for Handling Thick, Large Workpieces
Platinum Tooling is now supplying this additional equipment from Henninger to North America, useful for drilling, tapping and milling mold applications, among others.
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Comprehensive Deep-Hole Drilling Support Multiple Manufacturing Operations
IMTS 2024: Unisig’s full range of deep-hole drilling applications, paired with its engineering, sales and service support, provide a breadth of technology coverage for mold and die, automotive and other industries.
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Double Column VMC Designed With Large Mold Machining in Mind
Kitamura introduces the Bridgecenter-6G, targeting large, long parts with a highly rigid design, taper versatility and customizable controls.
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How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy in Very Large Workpieces
Dynamic Tool Corp. purchases two bridge-style double-column CNCs to increase the cutting envelope and maintain 5-micron cutting accuracy in the long term.
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Gantry Machines Handle Diverse Machining Applications
The Soraluce High Rail Gantry Machines offer high-speed cutting capabilities, high precision rates and handling of high-volume machining tasks for mold and die and other sectors.
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Triple Threat: How One Shop's Success Resonates Across Three End Markets
When I revisited Eden Tool in New Freedom, PA, this past summer for a follow-up feature on this mold builder’s growth, I underestimated the story.
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