Videos
Machining 3D Parts
For most of the 3D machining required in moldmaking, there are essentially seven steps necessary to achieve the desired results in terms of shape, finish and cycle time.
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Tooling Up for Challenging Cuts
To maximize quality and repeatability, you need the right cutting tools, especially in challenging applications. Here’s a guide for selecting tools for high-speed tool paths, tight areas, straight walls and graphite cutting.
WatchToroidal Tools for Tight Areas
Toroidal end mill in hardened steel mold machining of helical bores in 54 HRc H13 steel.
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New Recruitment Tool on How Moldmaking Careers Make a Difference
The concept was to allow young professionals currently working in our industry to share their own personal journeys and thereby help educate a future generation of workers about the fulfilling, lucrative career opportunities available in mold manufacturing. We thought the best way to convey these stories would be through a video, so we sought support from key moldmaking organizations to help this idea come to life.
WatchHot Runner Repair and Maintenance Training
Successful hot runner repair requires a higher level of precision, understanding and accuracy that can only be accomplished in a systemized approach that utilizes accurate documentation of the critical elements of manifold work.
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MoldMaking Matters: Your Career Can Make a Difference
Watch the Video: This recruitment tool highlights careers in moldmaking and is designed to attract the next generation of workers.
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Flexible High-Speed Mold Machining
Use this planning guide to identify the right double-column machining center to fit your mold machining needs.
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The Three Ts of "Growing Your Own"
It takes a team, tours and training to develop a feeder system that attracts and keeps a young talent pool.
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Hot Manifold Repair: What’s so Tough about it?
Maintaining a typical hot runner system takes mold maintenance skills to the next level.
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Checklist for Long-Reach Toolholders
Moldmakers hoping to avoid problems such as chatter, poor tool life and molds that fail quality control muster need to consider a variety of factors when selecting a long-reach toolholder.
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Adopting a Production Mindset
An HMC with a pallet changer and modular fixturing system has streamlined job change-overs at this Tier 2 automotive toolmaker.
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