Mold Materials
How to Reduce EDM Setup from Hours to Minutes
The right software helps automate EDM setup and avoid EDM programming errors.
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How to Deal with Graphite Dust, Part 1
A review of the characteristics and considerations when handling graphite dust.
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Diamond-Like Carbon Mold Coatings for Increased Durability
Hardness, wear resistance, deposition temperature and uniformity are the main elements to consider when choosing a coating for mold components.
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Systems Approach to Micromachining and Molding Yields Accuracy
This systems approach to micromachining includes multiple cavities in the molds for the plastic injection over molding portion of the LED manufacturing process.
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Three EDM Warranty Considerations
Some factors to consider when purchasing a warranty program with your new EDM: price, benefits, time and preventive maintenance.
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Machining Outlook: Reap the Benefits of Technology Advancements Working Together
A roundtable of machine tool suppliers reviews the advancements in machining technologies that push machining and tooling to their limits—and can kick every moldmaker’s capability up a notch.
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Changes to Electrode Material And EDM Program Yield Increased Throughput
A look at the positive effects of a change of electrode material.
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Increase Profits Through Decreased EDM Electrode Wear
Recent advancements in the technology behind low-wear capability have drastically improved the machining speeds at which low-electrode-wear application settings can be applied.
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Reducing Energy Usage with Wire EDM
Technology advances have helped make today’s EDMs environmentally friendly.
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