Machining
IMTS: Automate Your Way out of the Skilled Labor Shortage
GF Machining Solutions is on a mission this IMTS to help industry overcome the skilled labor shortage and stay competitive at the same time. Their solution is automation.
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Investing in a Five-Axis Future
This shop’s first five-axis machine offers capabilities that exceed its needs—at least for now.
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Breaking Barriers Between Vision and Reality
For this OEM, speeding time to market required empowering its captive moldmaking operation with not only new technology, but the culture to use it effectively.
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Taking the Next Step Toward Five-Axis Efficiencies
This moldmaker’s latest five-axis machining center has improved cycle times and surface finish on certain parts while freeing older machines to process other work.
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Smooth Surfaces without Hand Finishing
Advances in NURBS functionality speed up cycle times, meet high-accuracy finish requirements and allow molds to be completed on the machine.
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Digital Ed. of MMT's May Additive Mfg. Supplement Ready
This month's edition features stories on how to push additive manufacturing to the next level with a commitment to customer service, education and training, as well as a look at one manufacturer's year-long journey with additive manufacturing.
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Five-Axis Myths
A look at the misinformation that prevents moldmakers from taking advantage of five-axis machining strategies to shorten total machining times.
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Plan Your Workholding for Improved Productivity
Choosing and organizing the right workholding can result in significantly improved machine efficiency, and it is essential for reaching any machine’s full potential.
Read MoreMetal Laser Sintering Hybrid Milling
Metal laser sintering hybrid milling combines metal powder 3D laser sintering with high speed milling finishing into one machining system.
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Laser Sintering and Milling Working Together
A hybrid manufacturing process offers mold builders an alternative method for making cores and cavities with time and cost savings and increased consistency.
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