Machining
Advance Tool, Inc. (ATi): Thinking Lean Gets the Green
Boasting clients like Microsoft, Procter & Gamble and Nokia, ATi's customer-driven attitude takes them around the world - and earns them MoldMaking Technology magazine's Leadtime Leader Award.
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Five-Axis Machining Software Offers Speed and Flexibility
Improvements in five-axis machining software are lowering the barrier for adoption by moldmakers.
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Equipment Leasing: A Popular Alternative to Buying
Leasing equipment provides moldmakers with more purchasing opportunities during tough financial times.
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Miniature Tool & Die: Good Things Come in Small Packages
Micro molding and micro EDM'ing help a moldmaker fine-tune its niche and double sales in a year's time.
Read MoreHow to Control Excessive Tool Wear
By calculating feeds and speeds properly, moldmakers can reduce tooling costs, have less machine downtime and see less scrap due to worn tools.
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Optimize CNC Machining With Add-On Adaptive Controls
The use of CNC adaptive controls can help moldmakers not only reduce cycle times, but also extend the life of their cutting tools.
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Increase Profitability Through Magnetic Workholding
Milling magnets offer moldmakers the convenience of fully accessible five-axis machining in one setup with the benefits of cost reduction and tolerance improvements.
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Choosing a High-Speed Spindle for Moldmaking
Many factors - such as mounting style and lubrication choices - need to be considered when choosing a high-speed spindle.
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How to Lower Leadtimes Through Spindle Retrofits
By adding a secondary high-speed spindle to their machining centers, moldmakers can gain higher speeds at a lower cost.
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Standardized Tooling and Automation Take the Lead Role
A moldmaker and its automation supplier team up to create a global competitor.
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