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Cutting Tools

Variable Geometry End Mills Add to Moldmaker’s Cutting Options

VGM-NIK and VGM3-AL end mill addition to OSG USA’s Hy-Pro Carb VGM series.

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Process Monitoring, Cold Runner and Nozzles Bring Control, Industry 4.0 to the Mold

Ewikon touches on a few of its popular innovations previously highlighted at K 2019, including the HPS III-MV multi-tip nozzle, smart Control and Coolshot.  

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Cutting Tools

Ball Nose End Mill is Optimized for Semi-Finishing to Profile Finishing

CoroMill Plura geometries by Sandvik Coromant achieve high-performance machining in titanium, HRSAs and other materials for mold and die, automotive and medical.

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Triple Threat: How One Shop's Success Resonates Across Three End Markets

When I revisited Eden Tool in New Freedom, PA, this past summer for a follow-up feature on this mold builder’s growth, I underestimated the story.

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Automation

AR Software Enhances Robotics Error Detection, Automation Integration in Shops

Kuka.MixedReality software enables the visualization of robot cell environments live on a user’s smartphones to support fast, safe and intuitive robot startups.

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Prehard Steel Undercut Style Extends Sprue Bushing Options

Progressive Components’ Undercut Style has now become an off-the-shelf, standard option for single-cavity molds.

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Cutting Tools

Thread Mill Line Expansion Intended for Challenging Threading Applications, Materials 

Emuge-Franken adds five thread mill cutting tool lines, detailed in a complimentary product guide, covering everything from nickel alloys and titantium, to tool steels and cast aluminum.

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Cutting Tools

Three-in-One Cutter Boosts Thread Milling Capabilities

Walter USA launches Thrill∙tec TC645 Supreme, which combines core hole drilling, chamfering and threading for mass production or small part runs.

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Hot Runners

Open Source Data Exchange Enabled With Hot Runner Control Unit

The Hasco Primezone H1281 range is now provided with an OPC UA interface for more control and automation, including advanced communication between unit and injection molding machines.

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Mold Slides, Traceability Device Save Space and Streamline Production

NPE2024: CUMSA is offering attendees a look at the Long Stroke Slide and its In-Mold Traceability technology, designed to provide more reliable and readable traceability on molded parts.

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Kor-Lok
SolidCAM Mold Machining for maximum precision
The Automated Shop Conference
Regal Components: Custom precision mold components
Millstar
Graphite Selection Assistance
Progressive Components
Gravotech
IMTS 2024