Workholding
2024 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 1
A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2024, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
Toolholding, Metrology Systems Increase Accuracy and Efficiency
IMTS 2024: Rego-Fix introduces automated tool clamping units, spindle drawbar force testing tool for increased efficiency, measurement accuracy and machining capabilities.
Read MoreTool Balancing Equipment Ensures Consistent Moldmaking Results
Zoller enables balanced toolholders, tool assemblies and grinding wheels using its »toolBalancer« series, providing high-quality surface finishes and extended surface life to spindles and cutting tools.
Read MoreShrink-Fit Machine Features Integrated Cooling
Power Clamp Air i4.0 Eco by Haimer USA provides smooth and clean cooling of all kinds of toolholders or collets by air, without dirt and water residue.
Read MoreToolholder Solutions for Moldmaking
MMC Collet Chucks, SK Collet Chucks and Shrink Fit Toolholders presented by Lyndex-Nikken are designed for accuracy to meet the demands of machining molds.
Read MoreHydro Chuck Toolholder Promises Precision When Heavy Milling
Precision cutting tool solutions manufacturer NT Tool presents Hydro Chuck Omega, designed to eliminate the common issues of chatter, deflection and pullout.
Read MoreFace Mill Holder With Damping Vibration Control Supports Far-Reaching Operations
Big Kaiser, a member of the Big Daishowa Group, offers the new SDF57 arbor-style face mill holders, what it claims is the largest and longest milling tool, which could have important benefits for moldmakers.
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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.
Christina Fuges
Editorial Director, MoldMaking Technology
Solving Mold Alignment Problems with the Right Alignment Lock
Correct alignment lock selection can reduce maintenance costs and molding downtime, as well as increase part quality over the mold’s entire life.
Read MoreHigh-Speed Milling Chucks Enable Heavy-Duty Milling
Big Daishowa Mega 12DS power chucks provide users with a highly stable and rigid operation when milling workpieces such as molds.
Read MoreQuick Action Sliding Locks Improve Workholding Setup Time, Reliability
Fixtureworks brings shops a variety of adjustable sliding lock configurations and clamps for those applications where disassembly and changeovers are frequent.
Read MoreLive Tool Expansion for Cutting Tool Tightening Options
North American importer Platinum Tooling offers Heimatec live tools for the Hass BMT turret to ensure more rigid mold machining operations.
Read MoreHydraulic Chucks, Reduction Sleeves Reduce Toolholding Complications
Seco Tools offers a comprehensive range of hydraulic chucks and accompany reduction sleeves, eliminating risk and additional maintenance for mold and die-makers, and less required tooling.
Read MoreManual Machine Vise Handles Prismatic and Round Parts
Roemheld’s PC 80 Clamping System offers fixed jaw and self-centering options and eliminates the need for additional custom workholding solutions.
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Zero-Point Workholding Systems Facilitate Workpiece Clamping Ease
IMTS 2024: HWR Workholding USA highlights its full line of SolidLine and InoLine workholding products with recent and existing solutions for turning and milling applications.
Fiona Lawler
Associate Editor, MoldMaking Technology
Multifunctional Drilling/Turning Tool Provides Better Chip Evacuation in Small Bore Operations
The TungBore-Mini line has added eight new toolholders that accommodate its XOMU inserts for light cutting, increased security and ample clearance between the tool and the hole surface.
Read MoreRound Pallet Enables Machining with Easier Access Around Workpieces
FCS North America Inc.’s M6 round pallet is designed to address mold and die makers’ need to machine small components.
Read MoreInvestment in Advanced EDM Equipment Sets Shop Apart With Unique Wire EDM Capabilities
Extreme Wire EDM capitalizes on technology investment to carve out competitive advantages serving the moldmaking industry.
Read MoreHow to Design and Analyze the Right Clamping System
The use of innovative clamping systems to optimize the moldmaking production process requires consideration of five factors based on Industry 4.0 principles.
Read MoreA Review of High-Productivity Workholding Solutions
Insights on workpiece stabilization and non-traditional fixturing with an emphasis on modern-day solutions.
Read More2019 Technology Review: Machining
MoldMaking Technology’s 2019 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide offers some of the latest highlighted products and services from supplier companies from a variety of categories, including machining.
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CNC Platform Creates Adaptable Interface for Workholding
IMTS 2024: Features such as advanced collision protection and greater operational functionality make Heidenhain’s TNC7 CNC control platform critical for mold builders, who often face multi-surface machining.
Jessica Pompili
Editorial Assistant
Smart Workholding Technology Enables Automated Workflow to Standardize the Manufacturing Process
FCS North America features smart work holding technology at Amerimold.
Read MoreThe Most Viewed Products of 2018
MoldMaking Technology wraps up the year by showcasing the most-viewed products of 2018.
Read MoreClamping System's Lock-Down Force Prevents Vibration
Kurt Manufacturing Co.’s pneumatic Zero-Point clamping system runs on existing shop air supply.
Read MoreRöhm Products of America Announces Acquisition
Röhm Products of America announced its acquisition of Master WorkHolding.
Read MoreTradeshow Tuesday: On Display at IMTS 2018, Part 4
Check out this slideshow to see some of what is on display out on the show floor.
Read MoreAutomation and Connectivity Drive Machine-Tool Innovations
Machine tool and EDM suppliers are advancing their offerings to include automation, better controls, machine monitoring and new five-axis capabilities.
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