Machining
Measure Your Success for Rough Milling Improvements
In moldmaking, most applications still follow the traditional two- or three-phase process consisting of rough/pre-finish/finish, in order to hold tolerances. The following article will focus on the first phase of operations—the roughing phase—and how shops can improve rough milling applications with new strategies and cutting tools.
Read MoreThe Benefits of a 4+1 Machining Process
The benefits of 4+1 machining can better the results of 5-axis machining: overall cutter life, cutting time and surface finish are improved.
Read MoreVMCs Provide Improved Surface Quality for Eyeglass Lens Molds
Carl Zeiss Vision improves crucial surface quality of its polycarbonate eyeglass lens molds and designed repeatability and added capacity into their metal mold operation.
Read MoreHigh-Speed Mill Keeps Tight Tolerances, Increases Efficiencies
Busy moldmaker turns to HSM to boost productivity and remain competitive in both the domestic and foreign arenas—and realizes time savings of up to 60 percent.
Read MoreMachining Madness: Advances in HSM
The industry’s demand for higher quality, faster turnaround times and lower prices in the last decade has resulted in dramatic improvements in high speed machining as well as controls and spindles.
Read MoreA Workholding Solution for Gun Drilling
Gun drilling is one area for which moldmakers have been slow to accept permanent electro magnets, which can reduce workholding and toolholding setups by 50 to 70 percent.
Read MoreTooling for Zero Stock Machining
Machining to net shape relies on proper end mill selection.
Read MoreA Supplier View on a Decade Of Moldmaking Progress
There has been a tremendous amount of change in the U.S. moldmaking industry over the past 10 years, and mold shops that adopt new machine tools, services and technology will enhance their capabilities for long-term success.
Read MoreRe-defining Precision
It’s important not to limit the definition of precision to one in particular, but instead expand the definition to three unique precision types: micro precision, ultra precision and nano precision.
Read MoreIntelligent Machining Software to Increase Surface Finish and Productivity in Mold Mfg
Progress in the realm of software offers moldmakers the opportunity to maximize the potential of their machining processes when it comes to maintaining extremely high surface finishes.
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