Machining
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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From Craft to Science
For this shop, efforts to adapt to technology that reduces the need for human labor have driven a fundamental and ongoing shift to a more standardized manufacturing process.
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Angling for “Big” Advantages in Automotive Tooling
This shop hopes to capitalize on growing opportunities in a different market by adding to its large-part machining capacity.
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Building a Mold in Fewer Setups
Current machine tool technology can reduce complex elements of moldmaking while increasing mold quality and accuracy.
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