MMT Article Archive
Feature Articles
Successful, Profitable Mold Design
What to consider when searching for an all-in-one mold design solution.
In the Trenches: Taking Mold Repair to the Next LevelImproving mold repair efforts— whether you’re on the bench or managing—is not only a worthy goal, but also holds its own reward.
Enhance Mold Precision by Going Five-AxisHere’s how to manufacture large or high-precision, complex molds while maintaining efficiency.
Conquering the Quoting ChallengeAdding the right multi-CAD viewer to your quoting process helps improve customer communication, secure new business, and save time and money.
Ramping Up to 5-Axis ProgrammingSteps for making the transition from three- to five-axis machining.
Case Study
Training Initiative’s "Mold VS Machine" Approach Boosts Moldmaker/Molder Relationship
“Understanding mold design helps molders understand the limitations as well as the possibilities in mold design. Molders can ask constructive and critical questions with knowledge, and also conjure recommendations and make suggestions for improving designs.”
A Final Line Of Defense to Making A Quality Program And Product“We use and rely on VERICUT to verify quality, datum shifts, and cutter path manipulation.”
The Forecast Called for AluminumA look at how one toolmaker engineered hybrid tooling for a Tier One supplier to meet an OEM’s material mandate and aggressive production requirements.
Tip of the Month
How to Test Mold Design Performance
Simulation can make a company achieve its production goals faster, being more profitable.
Product Focus
Feed Rate Optimization Strategies—CGTech, Booth 326
Vericut
Vacuum System--CUMSA, Booth 328vacuum system
Unscrewing Devices—Superior Die Set, Booth 223Threadformer™
Linear Technologylinear EDM technology
Five-Axis DevelopmentsPowerMILL/PartMaker
Machine Tool Technologymachine tools
Five-Axis Machining SolutionsC 400
Parting Line Locks—SelfLube, Booth 225parting line locks
Mold Maintenance Training—ToolingDocs LLC, Booth 721multi-level maintenance certification training
Solids-Based CNC Programming SolutionCAMWorks® 2013
High-Speed Milling and Cost-Effective EDM—GF AgieCharmilles, Booth 205HSM 200U LP
CAD/CAM /CAE Software—TST Tooling Software Technology, LLC, Booth 113CAD/CAM/CAE
Mobile Laser Welding System—O.R. Laser, Booth 532HTS EVO
Mold Polishing and Coatings—Bales Mold Service, Booth 210Nicklon/Nibore/Diamond Chrome
Graphite Grades, Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings—Poco Graphite, Booth 132graphite product line
Hybrid Tooling—JMMS, Booth 623hybrid tooling advances
Two-Speed Sequential Valve Gating Technology—Synventive Molding Solutions, Booth 529SynFlow
High-Performance Rouging/Finishing End MillsTOP-Cut™
Die Sinker EDM—Absolute Machine Tools, Booth 507DS-550CM
Cutting Tools Lineupcutting tools
CNC Machine Simulation/Optimization SoftwareVERICUT 7.2
Multi-Channel Optical Touch Probe System—Marposs, Booth 427Mida VOS
Modular Water Manifold—PCS Company, Booth 407Kool Flow
High-Feed Quad Cutters—Ingersoll, Booth 429Hi-QuadF
Nozzles for Cold Sprue Applications--Incoe, Booth 536CSR series
Polishing Media—Boride Engineered Abrasives, Booth 401Golden Star.
Fixutring Components/Workholding SolutionsFixtureworks® will show its array of precision workholding clamps, accessories and systems, spring loaded fasteners, machine tool and material handling products at Eastec in Booth 5658.
CNC Programming SoftwareGibbsCAM 2013
Software Extension for Designing Core Cavity Blocks—Top Solid/Missler Software, Booth 236TopSolid’Split 7.7
High Performance NC Machine Simulation SoftwareCSIMUL Machine 9
High-Speed Machining Center—Hurco, Booth 247VMX42HSi
Range of Machining Technologiesmetal cutting machine range
High Feed CuttersHi-QuadF
Alignment Locks and Other Devices—Progressive Components, Booth 105Z-Series
Optimized Coolant System—Haimer, Booth 129Cool Flash
Updated CAD/CAM Software—CGS North America Inc., Booth 119CGS North America will demonstrate the latest version of its Elite CAD/CAM Software CAM-TOOL Version 9.1, highlighting its ability to machine a mold or die with minimal to no polishing.
Mobile Laser Welding System is MobileHTS EVO
Industrial Moldmaking Supplies—DME Company, Booth 305moldmaking supplies
Five-Axis Milling Machine/EDM Technologiesmilling machines/EDMs
Tight-Tolerance Injection Molds—Mold-Tech, Booth 114complex molds
Workholding DevicesSideWinder
Aluminum Mold Plate Alloys—Clinton Aluminum, Booth 425aluminum alloys
Machining SoftwareMastercam X7
Nozzles for Side Gating—Ewikon, Booth 110HPS III-MH
Advanced Tooling Systemsadvanced tooling systems
Automated Sharpening—Darex LLC, Booth 139XT-3000
Micro-Welding Laser System for Mold Repair—LaserStar Technologies, Booth 6017700 series
Solid Carbide Ball-Nose End Mills—Data Flute, Booth 526Die Mold
Integrated Electrode Solution for EDM—Delcam, Booth 419design, machining and inspection of electrodes.
Workholding Productsprecision workholding products
Software/Parasolid Converter Software for CNC Mills/LathesCNC software packages
Graphite Product Linepremium graphite product line
Hydraulic Locking Cylinder—DMS, Booth 517BZ
From The Editor
MoldMaking Technology Live!
Come experience it at amerimold expo 2013, June 12 - 13 in Rosemont, IL.
Mold Business Index
Total MoldMaking Business Index for March 2013
51.5
Profile
Getting to the “Core” of Buss Precision Mold’s Success
“We will continue to exhibit small company nimbleness to quickly adapt to our customers’ needs, while having the technology and capacity of a larger shop.”
New Business Opportunities
Think Big to Narrow Down Your True Markets
“The educational training, resources and system of prospecting for new accounts were the most valuable things that came from working with MMTC.”
Your Business
Three Ways to Cut Waste in your Shop
Waste can be eliminated when moldmakers use lean best-practice processes, lean inventory control solutions, and hiring the right staff the first time.
Video
Benefits of a Multi-CAD Viewer
Adding the right multi-CAD viewer to your quoting process helps improve customer communication, secure new business, and save time and money.
End Market Report
End Market Report: Automotive and Consumer, May 2013
Solid Year Expected for Automotive; Solid Year Expected for Automotive
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