Machining
Increasing Five-Axis Accuracy
Probing and five-axis auto-tuning can correct machine misalignments in minutes, not hours.
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Making the Complex Simple
Tool center point management streamlines five-axis programming and setup.
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Machining 3D Parts
For most of the 3D machining required in moldmaking, there are essentially seven steps necessary to achieve the desired results in terms of shape, finish and cycle time.
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Flexible High-Speed Mold Machining
Use this planning guide to identify the right double-column machining center to fit your mold machining needs.
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Enhanced Precision Drives Extreme Transition
A machine that reduces the need for recutting and benchwork laid the foundation for this shop’s shift from mold maker to mold manufacturer.
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Simplify Mold Machining
Use true five-axis simultaneous machining for your molds and inserts.
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Adopting a Production Mindset
An HMC with a pallet changer and modular fixturing system has streamlined job change-overs at this Tier 2 automotive toolmaker.
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No Compromises for Large-Mold Machining
Two double-column bridge-type VMCs reduced this operation’s reliance on outside suppliers without requiring trade-offs between power and precision.
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A View from the Top Reveals Craftsmanship from the Ground Up
From atop the YCM Americas Inc. double-deck booth visitors can sit and enjoy a beverage and snack while taking in the 14 machines on display this year that showcase the latest vertical, horizontal and five-axis machining technology as well as the company’s unique strengths in manufacturing machines from the ground up.
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