Turning
Toolholder Series Increases Lathe Efficiency, Precision
Big Daishowa’s C3 series of Big Capto toolholders minimize vibration and movement, and enable this key piece of turning equipment for moldmakers to reach spaces that are tight or have limited clearance.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, MoldMaking Technology
Hybrid 3D Printer Offers Five-Axis Simultaneous Machining for Mold and Die Applications
DMG MORI’s Lasertec 3000 DED hybrid 3D printer offers process integration by combining laser deposition welding with five-axis, turn-mill machining in one setup.
Read MoreNew CBN Grades for Cast Iron, Sintered Metals and Hard Machining
Walter's new CBN grades, WBK20 and WBK30, represent both tipped and full configuration for tough machining applications.
Read MoreMachines Sport Several Productivity-Enhancing Features
Mazak Corporation will spotlight its quick turn 250MSY multi-tasking machine, QT-Primos 100 turning center with GR100 gantry loader and the VCN-570C vertical machining center at SOUTHTEC 2019.
Read MoreMulti-Process Turning Center Provides Precise Machining
Hwacheon Machinery America offers its C2 multi-process turning center for manufacturing parts with complicated shapes in a single chucking operation.
Read MoreHoist Ring Prevents Damage and Increases Load Capacity
RUD Ketten, Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG presents a hoist ring with a spring mechanism to ensure the anchor point turns in the load direction while raising, removing bracket damage from large shear forces and bending or breakage from sudden bracket turns.
Read More2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Machining
MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including machining.
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Positive Wiper Geometries Increase Productivity, Part Quality
The curved wiper cutting edge featured on the universal FW4 and MW4 indexable insert geometries offered by Walter USA is capable of reducing machining time, increasing feed rates and doubling part surface quality.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, MoldMaking Technology
Heavy-Duty Vertical Turning Center Has Optional ATC for Increased Versatility
The Puma V3800 from Doosan Machine Tools is a new generation vertical turning center with an ATC that supports Capto C6 tooling and is available for all 12 stations of the turret.
Read MoreTurning Center Has Stiffness and Rigidity for Heavy Cutting
The SL8-II has robust roller guideways and six roller bearings for accuracy and heavy cutting.
Read MoreEMO Hannover 2011 Stimulates New Business Throughout International Machine Tool Industry
Strong international appeal underscores EMO’s role as industry’s flagship fair.
Read MoreJetMachining® Center with Advanced Accessories
80X JetMachining Center at the 2011 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show, taking place October 17-20 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto.
Read MoreToday's Tools for Tomorrow's Technology Leaders
As you investigate investment in capital equipment, training, services, or a myriad of other technology items, turn to this guide for assistance.
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Advanced Turning Grade Gains Application Versatility
The Dormer Pramet T9415 grade addresses moldmaking needs with a 30 thicker MT-CVD coating, optimized cutting-edge geometry and a harder substrate.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, MoldMaking Technology
Discover Mazak Tomorrow¹s Technology Today is Largest Event of Its Kind
More than 30 new machines featured, along with manufacturing plant where 100 models of machines are produced.
Read MoreHydraulic Fluid Reduces Energy Consumption by Eight Percent
An energy-efficient hydraulic fluid has been developed for use with CNC machines that features low-deposit forming tendencies, provides equipment protection and can extend oil maintenance intervals.
Read MoreHigh Speed Balancing Act
Think you’re using toolholders properly balanced for high-speed machining? Well, you may have to think again.
Read MoreWhat Driven at the Center of Gravity Means To Your Machine Tool
Getting to the bottom of the technology that is built into today’s machining centers will help you select the best machine tool for your application.
Read MoreLearn to Compete with Negative-Shape Machining
Moldmakers can reduce costs and increase throughput with a high-technology approach.
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Robust Software Functions Improve CNC Milling, Grinding Turning
Siemens Sinumerik 828D CNC with version 4.8 operating software offers significant increase in hardware and software options for mid-range control.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, MoldMaking Technology
Match Cutting Tools To Machine for Maximum Efficiency
A large range of tooling enables moldmakers to match cutting tool to machine and part geometry, resulting in maximum metal removal rates and productivity for roughing applications on conventional and high-speed machining centers.
Read MoreEquipment Leasing: A Popular Alternative to Buying
Leasing equipment provides moldmakers with more purchasing opportunities during tough financial times.
Read MoreBecoming More Accurate With Speed
By adding optimization software to their machining, moldmakers will be able to produce better quality parts with better accuracy.
Read MoreThe Need for Speed
The trend for higher speeds in machining technology has moldmakers scrambling for the cash to purchase this equipment and the subsequent training to bring them "up to speed".
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