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Three Good Reasons to Switch from Three- to Five-Axis Machining in Moldmaking
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Three Good Reasons to Switch from Three- to Five-Axis Machining in Moldmaking

Five-axis machining technology is a great tool in the moldmaker toolbox. 

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Hot Runners

New Valve Gate Products for Technical Applications

Oerlikon HRSflow has developed new external valve gate end rings for the Tp and Vp nozzle series. The company also introduces its Through The Cavity (TTC) end ring for Tp nozzles.  

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Sustainability

VIDEO: Sustainable Molding and Advanced Gating

Hot runner supplier emphasizes sustainability in bio-resin molding, custom side gating and valve gate technologies.

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Machining

Lathe Offers Affordable Access to Multi-Axis Turning

Hurco Companies Inc.’s lathe lineup, the TM8MYi was built to fill the gap between Hurco’s general purpose TM Series and high-performance TMX Series of turning centers.   

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Cutting Tools

Upgraded Damping Mechanism Enables Performance Consistency

Sandvik Coromant Company has upgraded the damping mechanism for its turning adaptors for a more consistent performance and improved surface finish during internal turning operations at long overhangs.   

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Basics

It Starts With the Part: A Plastic Part Checklist Ensures Good Mold Design

All successful mold build projects start with examining the part to be molded to ensure it is moldable and will meet the customers' production objectives.

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Tool Steel

Heat-Resistant Tool Steels Advance Die-Casting Applications

Swiss Steel introduces its latest innovations in tool steels, showcasing significant advancements in heat resistance and durability for die-casting applications. In particular, advancements that address the extreme thermal stresses inherent in high-temperature production processes.  

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Education

MMT Chats: The Connection Between Additive Manufacturing Education and ROI

This MMT Chat continues the conversation with Action Mold and Machining, as two members of the Additive Manufacturing team dig a little deeper into AM education, AM’s return on investment and the facility and equipment requirements to implement AM properly. 

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How to Achieve the Best Mold Finish

A look at factors that impact the polishability of tool steels and recommendations for obtaining a high-gloss finish. 

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Hot Runners

VIDEO: Hot Runner Systems and Motion Control Advancements

Innovations in hot runner and mold motion controller technologies contribute to a more sustainable manufacturing process.

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Tool Steel

VIDEO: Innovative Materials Boost Mold Efficiency

Advancements in metal 3D printing and stainless steel optimize mold building for diverse, high-demand industries.

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Automation

MMT Chats: Cavalier Tool & Mfg. Talks VR in Mold Design

Join MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges as she gets the latest news on this mold builder's use of VR for mold design education.

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Workholding

Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024

After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.    

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