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On-Machine Verification Inspection Software

CNC Software Delivers 50-Percent Leadtime Reduction for Complex Molds

Industrial Molds considers Delcam’s PowerMILL CNC programming software to be critical to achieving its 8-week average leadtimes.

Simple Considerations for Automated Mold Machining

A streamlined approach to your mold manufacturing process is accomplished most effectively through machine automation.

What Moldmakers Should Know about Cylindrical Grinding

Reducing costs, producing superior surface finishes and providing high flexibility are just a few of the advantages achieved with cylindrical grinding in mold manufacturing.

Automated Work Cell for Unattended Hard Milling of Precision Mold Applications

MGS Manufacturing Group showcases its automation provided by Makino.

Co-Injection in Action

Historically, co-injection workcells have been highly specialized dedicated systems with high capital cost to start with. Now there are new solutions coming on the market, which will allow molders and moldmakers to create co-injection systems at a radically different cost because they are now able to use their installed workcell base and standard molds for the solution.

Cylindrical Grinding in Moldmaking

Mold manufacturers who take the time to educate themselves on cylindrical grinding will reap the benefits of the advantages achieved with cylindrical grinding in their mold manufacturing operations—decreased costs, superior surface finishes and high flexibility.

Inspecting Complex Product Profiles

Using metrology software and a portable CMM, mold manufacturers can efficiently handle exceedingly complex surface profile requirements.

Cutting Carbide with an End Mill

A new diamond-coated end mill that "cuts" carbide

Keeping Molds Running

Technology advancements encourage moldmakers to think about surface treatment, mold maintenance and repair issues earlier in the mold build process to obtain better mold performance and life.

Unique Mold Challenge Showcases Moldmaker as Customer Consultant

Ultimately, the Roembke Mfg. mold was a single-drop cold deck with a standard LSR valve gate design featuring side injection versus back injection for the plastic.

Why Your Next VMC Should Be a HMC

High technology raises the bar for productivity gains.