High Speed Machining

Double-Column Machining Centers Improve Accuracy, Speed of Mold Machining

IMTS 2024: Takumi highlights its UA400 five-axis and VC1200 three-axis machining centers for mold machining, designed to minimize thermal growth and accelerate feed rates.

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How to Analyze and Optimize Cutting Conditions to Reduce Cycle Time

Plastic injection mold design and manufacturing company puts NC program optimization software module to the test. The results were surprising.

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How a Small Programming Change Cuts Cycle Time in Half

Overriding the CAM system when milling a series of lifter pockets helps to improve metal removal rate and increase feed rates.

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How to Overcome Cutting Tool Vibration

Advanced indexable milling cutting tool design provides secure, predictable machining, increased metal removal rates, reduced cycle times and fast changeovers.

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Gantry Machines Handle Diverse Machining Applications

The Soraluce High Rail Gantry Machines offer high-speed cutting capabilities, high precision rates and handling of high-volume machining tasks for mold and die and other sectors.

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Machining Equipment Investment Enables Quick Mold Delivery, Precision

NPE2024: Omega Tool continues to invest in high-speed milling, toolholders and cutting tools to enhance its specialization in turnkey projects, maintenance, mold sampling and inspection/quality control.

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Machine Tool Considerations for Today's Mold Builder

Machine rigidity, spindle speed, power and control options that run complex programs smoothly are vital to meet the industry’s surface finish and speed requirements.

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Neck Relief Option Optimizes End Mill Cutting Strength 

M.A. Ford’s TuffCut family addition, the nine-flute XT9 380N series, meets high-speed machining of demanding deep pocket milling applications head-on, for tool steels and other materials.


Ceramic End Mills Excel in High-Speed Roughing, Milling of Heat-Resistant Superalloys

Long-lasting, five-flute Cera-Cut end mills introduced by Emuge-Franken USA are designed to consistently tackle high temperature resistant metals and hardened tool steels.  

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New Michigan Technical Center for YCM Alliance

YCM Alliance held a grand opening of its new Technical Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan, last week, which is the first in a series of centers designed to showcase and demo machining solutions for die and mold machining, ultra-high-speed machining and general parts machining.

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Upgraded VMC Advances High-Speed, High-Precision Mold Component Hard Milling 

Available in three models, the Mitsui Seiki VL30 series offers new features for additional accuracy, high-speed milling and process automation.  

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VMC Provides Shorter Cycle Times, Minimizes Non-Cutting Time

The SVM 5100L joins DN Solutions' vertical machining center lineup for die-cast components.

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Predictive Manufacturing Moves Mold Builder into Advanced Medical Component Manufacturing

From a hot rod hobby, medical molds and shop performance to technology extremes, key relationships and a growth strategy, it’s obvious details matter at Eden Tool.

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Machine Tool Breakage Detector Enhances Mold Manufacturing Reliability

Heidenhain’s new TD 110 is a fast, contact-free, in-process gage that can quickly inspect drill bits and end mills, even while spinning at their operational speed.  

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Speed Increasers Promote High Spindle Speeds for Handling Thick, Large Workpieces

Platinum Tooling is now supplying this additional equipment from Henninger to North America, useful for drilling, tapping and milling mold applications, among others.


Hydraulic 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.  

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How to Machine Micron-Level Precision Molds in One Try

On-machine measurement intelligence and modification technology helps mold builders overcome machining variables and quickly produce micron-level tolerances.

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High-Speed, Five-Axis Mold Machining Achieved via Extended Barrel Series

Air Turbine Tool spindles can machine at 50,000 rpm in high-speed steel (HSS), accelerating mold machining capabilities.  

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Micro Mold Undergoes Renovations, Invests in New Equipment

Erie, Pennsylvania, precision moldmaker makes room for a new high-speed five-axis milling center and automation cell. The company is on pace to grow an additional 15-20% by end of year.  

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Bringing Market-Specific Engineering Experience to Every Project

Experience, acumen and attention to detail help Prodigy Mold & Tool create value and build long-lasting customer relationships.

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Mold Builder Gains Higher Accuracy, Repeatability, Productivity from Milling Machine

Very high stability, precision, thermal and vibrational control, and low cost of ownership led Diamond Tool & Engineering to purchase a high-precision, high-speed three-axis milling center.

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Helping High-Precision, Multiaxis CNC Machines Maintain Tight-Tolerance Control

Standardizing Heidenhain control systems on multiaxis CNC machines across the shop floor help Cavalier Tool streamline setups and post-process work, increase accuracy, and improve turnaround and scheduling flexibility to maintain its competitive edge.

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Universal CAD/CAM Yields Ultra Precise Micro Molds

Mold builder uses CAD/CAM and IT software package to improve its micro mold tool design and machining.

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CNC Control Drives Machining Success, Builds Skills

Mold and diemaker True Die uses machine tool technology to invest in the future of its employees and grow its business.

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How to Cut Mold Machining Costs in Half

How to hard mill and finish grind in a single setup, including an in-machine probing inspection.

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Here Are Your Top 10 Most-Read Features of 2021

A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January to November 2021.

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Sharp Carbide End Mills Target Reduced Cutting Forces, Tool Pressure

Made for optimum metal removing in soft, tough or high-alloyed materials commonly used in moldmaking, Guhring’s RF 100 Sharp end mills excel in unstable machining conditions and high-speed machining conditions.

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