Machining
Automated Hard Milling Expands Capacity, Capability
“The key to investing in new machinery is to get more work done with the same amount of people, not the same amount of work with fewer people. To accomplish this, you need automated machining capabilities that are both flexible and reliable."
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The Right Machine Eases Moldmaker’s Transition to Five-Axis
“This new technology allows us to be more efficient, which in turn means we can take on more work and also meet the short turnaround times our customers need.”
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What Moldmakers Should Know about Cylindrical Grinding
Reducing costs, producing superior surface finishes and providing high flexibility are just a few of the advantages achieved with cylindrical grinding in mold manufacturing.
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Cylindrical Grinding in Moldmaking
Mold manufacturers who take the time to educate themselves on cylindrical grinding will reap the benefits of the advantages achieved with cylindrical grinding in their mold manufacturing operations—decreased costs, superior surface finishes and high flexibility.
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Eliminate Chatter and Solve Finish Problems
Eliminating chatter is a great way to improve surface finish when performing CNC milling. Okuma's Machining Navi M-i detects chatter and automatically adjusts spindle speed to eliminate chatter, thus improving surface finish. This is a terrific tool for the mold/die industry.
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Planned Workholding Increases Mold Shop Productivity
Planned workholding using a modular clamping system is a part of the lean approach to world-class mold manufacturing.
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