Machining

Tips

CNC or 3D Printing: 5 Factors to Consider

Accuracy, time, cost, nimbleness and application considerations help to determine if a shop should use CNC machining or 3D printing.

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Machining

Entry-Level Cylindrical Grinding Machine

The Studer S100 is suitable for grinding geometrically defined basic forms and contours for a wide range of parts, all of which can be generated with the machine’s interpolating axes.

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Workholding

Quick 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.

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Technology Roundup: New/Improved Technologies You Don't Want to Miss

With all the technology joining the market, moldmaking is a versatile, ever-evolving industry. As such, this technology roundup has no specific theme — it features a variety of products for applications and solutions across the industry.

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Five Axis

True Five-Axis Machine Yields More Throughput, Greater Productivity

CDM Tool & Mfg. Co. LLC increased shop capacity thanks to a versatile high-speed/high-accuracy five-axis Fooke mill capable of cutting very large workpieces quickly and accurately with fewer setups.

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Automation

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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Basics

How to Produce More Accurate Molds and Reduce Rework

Patented micro-milling process for manufacturing steel plate flat and parallel helps mold builders shorten mold build times and increase accuracy.

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Mold Innovations Power Unique Auto Lighting Elements on Hummer EVs

Diamond machining, electroforming of micro-optical inserts and modified latch-lock system help injection molds produce unique forward lighting elements.

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Machining

Live 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.  

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Cutting Tools

Metalworking Commodities for Your Next-Gen Molds

Featured in this month's technology roundup are products, processes and services that revolve around metalworking. Also highlighted is software, automation and more.

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