Machining

New Michigan Technical Center for YCM Alliance

YCM Alliance held a grand opening of its new Technical Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan, last week, which is the first in a series of centers designed to showcase and demo machining solutions for die and mold machining, ultra-high-speed machining and general parts machining.

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Mold Care, 3D Scanner Best Practices, the State of Maintenance & More Most-Viewed April Content

April held a little bit of everything for MoldMaking Technology. From mold care and maintenance to 3D scanner and printing best practices, take a look at what might have missed your radar. 

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Basics

How to Eliminate Chatter

Here are techniques commonly used to combat chatter and guidelines to establish a foundation for optimizing the moldmaking process.

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Five Axis

Stability, High Speed, Flexibility of Five-Axis Portal Milling Machine Reduces Rework for Mold Builder

The thermo-symmetrical construction of a five-axis portal milling machine with a center-guided Z-axis enables higher accuracy, reducing rework. Also, the symmetrical design and the guide arrangement increase stability and save weight, making the machine more dynamic, productive and energy-efficient.

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Grinding

Machining Center Spindles: What You Need to Know

Why and how to research spindle technology before purchasing a machining center.

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Case Study

Large Hybrid Steel Insert Solves Deformation, Dimensionality, Cycle Time Problems

DMLS printers using metal additive powders selected by Linear AMS to produce high-quality, accurate, consistent 3D-printed mold components with certification and traceability.

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Machining

Five-Axis Machining Center Permits Optimal Mold/Die Milling

Horizontal spindle position, maximum stability, tunnel concept, a large swivel range and versatile material cutting drive increase productivity in the Grob Systems G5550 Generation 2 machine.  

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Cross Training, In-House Capabilities and Collaborative Design Move Helm Tool Forward

Cross-training, bringing it all in-house, molding and collaborative design are essential to Helm Tool's success.

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Workholding

High-Speed Milling Chucks Enable Heavy-Duty Milling

Big Daishowa Mega 12DS power chucks provide users with a highly stable and rigid operation when milling workpieces such as molds.  

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Tips

CNC or 3D Printing: 5 Factors to Consider

Accuracy, time, cost, nimbleness and application considerations help to determine if a shop should use CNC machining or 3D printing.

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