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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.
WatchTestimonial about a New HMC
CS Tool Engineering, a mold manufacturer in Cedar Springs, Michigan, credits the addition of a Makino a82 HMC with a pallet changer and modular fixturing system for reducing setup time by half.
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Maximize Process Efficiency
Cooling simulation tools can help companies evaluate thermal management early to make informed decisions that will lead to reduced risk downstream.
WatchMulti-Flute and High-Feed
With the right cutter and dynamic cycles, shops can increase metal removal rates by as much as 500 percent compared to traditional machining methods.
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Unconventional Strategies for Roughing
Arc of contact and average chip thickness are essential for optimizing rough-machining operations.
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Make Mold Cooling Easy and Effective
Strategies for designing an effective cooling system with less time and effort.
WatchIn-Machine Mold Cleaning
Cleaning mold cavities and vents, including those with complex, tight geometries, is critical to producing quality products.
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