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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 Level

Improving 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-Axis

Here’s how to manufacture large or high-precision, complex molds while maintaining efficiency.

Conquering the Quoting Challenge

Adding 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 Programming

Steps 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 Aluminum

A 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 328

vacuum system

Unscrewing Devices—Superior Die Set, Booth 223

Threadformer™

Linear Technology

linear EDM technology

Five-Axis Developments

PowerMILL/PartMaker

Machine Tool Technology

machine tools

Five-Axis Machining Solutions

C 400

Parting Line Locks—SelfLube, Booth 225

parting line locks

Mold Maintenance Training—ToolingDocs LLC, Booth 721

multi-level maintenance certification training

Solids-Based CNC Programming Solution

CAMWorks® 2013

High-Speed Milling and Cost-Effective EDM—GF AgieCharmilles, Booth 205

HSM 200U LP

CAD/CAM /CAE Software—TST Tooling Software Technology, LLC, Booth 113

CAD/CAM/CAE

Mobile Laser Welding System—O.R. Laser, Booth 532

HTS EVO

Mold Polishing and Coatings—Bales Mold Service, Booth 210

Nicklon/Nibore/Diamond Chrome

Graphite Grades, Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings—Poco Graphite, Booth 132

graphite product line

Hybrid Tooling—JMMS, Booth 623

hybrid tooling advances

Two-Speed Sequential Valve Gating Technology—Synventive Molding Solutions, Booth 529

SynFlow

High-Performance Rouging/Finishing End Mills

TOP-Cut™

Die Sinker EDM—Absolute Machine Tools, Booth 507

DS-550CM

Cutting Tools Lineup

cutting tools

CNC Machine Simulation/Optimization Software

VERICUT 7.2

Multi-Channel Optical Touch Probe System—Marposs, Booth 427

Mida VOS

Modular Water Manifold—PCS Company, Booth 407

Kool Flow

High-Feed Quad Cutters—Ingersoll, Booth 429

Hi-QuadF

Nozzles for Cold Sprue Applications--Incoe, Booth 536

CSR series

Polishing Media—Boride Engineered Abrasives, Booth 401

Golden Star.

Fixutring Components/Workholding Solutions

Fixtureworks® 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 Software

GibbsCAM 2013

Software Extension for Designing Core Cavity Blocks—Top Solid/Missler Software, Booth 236

TopSolid’Split 7.7

High Performance NC Machine Simulation Software

CSIMUL Machine 9

High-Speed Machining Center—Hurco, Booth 247

VMX42HSi

Range of Machining Technologies

metal cutting machine range

High Feed Cutters

Hi-QuadF

Alignment Locks and Other Devices—Progressive Components, Booth 105

Z-Series

Optimized Coolant System—Haimer, Booth 129

Cool Flash

Updated CAD/CAM Software—CGS North America Inc., Booth 119

CGS 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 Mobile

HTS EVO

Industrial Moldmaking Supplies—DME Company, Booth 305

moldmaking supplies

Five-Axis Milling Machine/EDM Technologies

milling machines/EDMs

Tight-Tolerance Injection Molds—Mold-Tech, Booth 114

complex molds

Workholding Devices

SideWinder

Aluminum Mold Plate Alloys—Clinton Aluminum, Booth 425

aluminum alloys

Machining Software

Mastercam X7

Nozzles for Side Gating—Ewikon, Booth 110

HPS III-MH

Advanced Tooling Systems

advanced tooling systems

Automated Sharpening—Darex LLC, Booth 139

XT-3000

Micro-Welding Laser System for Mold Repair—LaserStar Technologies, Booth 601

7700 series

Solid Carbide Ball-Nose End Mills—Data Flute, Booth 526

Die Mold

Integrated Electrode Solution for EDM—Delcam, Booth 419

design, machining and inspection of electrodes.

Workholding Products

precision workholding products

Software/Parasolid Converter Software for CNC Mills/Lathes

CNC software packages

Graphite Product Line

premium graphite product line

Hydraulic Locking Cylinder—DMS, Booth 517

BZ

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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