Videos
Five-Axis Machining Eliminates LSR Flash
Sometimes taking a different view of a problem can bring about a successful solution.
WatchVenting in Action
A dynamic (versus static) mold-venting valve helps resolve the most common effects of poor cavity venting.
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A Different Approach to Mold Venting
Alternative venting valves can help overcome standard mold venting limitations and improve mold performance.
WatchMilling in Slow Motion
Rough milling operations can take hours on large components and typically remove more than half the raw material by volume. Selecting the proper machining method for the component and machine tool creates a successful and stable system. The use of plunge roughing, commonly referred to as plunge milling, has grown recently as cutting tools that can handle the tough requirements of this machining method have become more readily available.
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Take the Plunge: Drill vs. Mill
Strategic operation planning and cutting tool system optimization can make plunge roughing a productive, stable choice for high-volume material removal.
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Reshaping Moldmaking
Metal-printed components like conformal cooling inserts can improve existing production processes.
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Our 2016 LLA Winners are ...
Krieger Craftsmen of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and MSI Mold Builders of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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2016 Leadtime Leader Awards HM: MSI Mold Builders - Optimizing Lead Times
This mold manufacturer combines continuous improvement strategies with machining power to maximize growth and opportunity.
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2016 Leadtime Leader Awards Winner: Krieger Craftsmen
This mold manufacturer was rebuilt with an emphasis on core values and a “productionized” moldmaking strategy designed to reduce lead times.
WatchFilm Festival Awards
The Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA) hosted its second annual video competition this month highlighting manufacturing careers and pathways to better educate students, teachers and families about the industry.
WatchMold Demo with Motion Control Technology
Motion control technology that calculates thousands of algorithms in the background to provide faster throughput.
Watch5X Tangent Plane Machining
The ball end of a barrel cutter cleaning a corner feature, and then the barrel cutter quickly covers the surface.
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