Hardness, wear resistance, deposition temperature and uniformity are the main elements to consider when choosing a coating for mold components. ArticlePublished: 5/1/2012
Some factors to consider when purchasing a warranty program with your new EDM: price, benefits, time and preventive maintenance. ArticlePublished: 3/1/2012
A roundtable of machine tool suppliers reviews the advancements in machining technologies that push machining and tooling to their limits—and can kick every moldmaker’s capability up a notch. ArticlePublished: 3/1/2012
Electrical discharge machining (EDM), also known as spark erosion machining, is a nontraditional method of removing metal by a series of rapidly recurring electrical discharges (that are the equivalent of tiny lightning bolts) between an electrode (... ArticlePublished: 2/20/2012
Recent advancements in the technology behind low-wear capability have drastically improved the machining speeds at which low-electrode-wear application settings can be applied. ArticlePublished: 12/1/2011
To further strengthen its reputation as a leading innovator in the marketplace, Proper has recently formed strategic alliances with German company KrausMaffei and Woburn, MA-based Trexel Inc.—two vastly different organizations with their own special... ArticlePublished: 9/1/2011
As you investigate investment in capital equipment, training, services, or a myriad of other technology items, turn to this guide for assistance. ArticlePublished: 7/21/2011