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Hybrid Milling/Drilling Machine Reduces Total Mold Machining Time
MSI Mold Builders now squares, plus drills and taps eye-bolt holes on 50% of its tools in a single setup using a five-axis milling/drilling center with a universal spindle.
Quickly Troubleshoot New Molding Defect with Moldfilling Software
SyBridge Technologies analyst compares original, new Moldflow process simulation results, solves molding defect without tool needing to be taken out of production.
Gundrilling Flexibility for Medical Applications
At IMTS 2022 UNISIG is spotlighting some of its extreme depth-to-diameter hole drilling technologies and their advantages in medical production.
“Molds Make a Difference” at the Plastics Technology Expo
That was the sentiment of every person who came up to the MoldMaking Technology booth during last week’s Plastics Technology Expo to grab their giveaway “Molds Make” t-shirt after working the aisles seeking technology and process solutions and making new business connections.
Universal Spindle Machines Offer Intuitive Gundrilling
UNISIG's universal spindle machines offer precise, intuitive gundrilling and machining for mold manufacturers.
Gundrilling Machines Deliver Oerational flexibility
UNISIG’s next generation of UNE series gundrilling machines delivers operational flexibility, improved performance and effortless operation.
Machine Series Engineered to Simplify Gundrilling
UNISIG’s next generation of UNE series gundrilling machines deliver operational flexibility, improved performance and effortless operation.
Tech Trends: Maximize Moldmaking Processes
Check out these latest products from Unisig, GF Machining Solutions, Mitutoyo America Corporation, CGS North America and Volume Graphics that can help you maximize your moldmaking processes!
Amerimold 2019: Machining for Moldmaking, Part 1
Amerimold attendees saw many different types of machining centers, all posessing features for advancing the moldmaking process. Here are a few highlights.
Drilling and Machining Centers Match Capabilities to Production Needs
UNISIG will highlight its recently expanded line of deep hole drilling and machining centers for moldmaking applications at AmeriMold.
Multitasking Machining Centers Double Throughput, Cut Costs
Purchasing one, then two more, multitasking machining centers has transformed the way Concours Mold Inc. builds molds.
The Most Viewed Products of 2018
MoldMaking Technology wraps up the year by showcasing the most-viewed products of 2018.
IMTS 2018: Process,Technology and Service Advancements
Advancements in automation and digital manufacturing took center stage during IMTS last week, but developments in additive manufacturing, cutter technology, machining solutions, simulation software, EDM, laser technology and customer service were other hot items.
Automation and Connectivity Drive Machine-Tool Innovations
Machine tool and EDM suppliers are advancing their offerings to include automation, better controls, machine monitoring and new five-axis capabilities.
2018 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.
Tradeshow Tuesday: On Display at Amerimold 2018, Part 3
Amerimold 2018 is coming up! Plan ahead by checking out this week’s slideshow, which highlights some of what will be on display at the show.
Deep-Hole Drilling and Milling Machines Streamline Moldmaking
UNISIG says its deep-hole drilling and milling machines reduce setup time, increase accuracy and eliminate mold design restrictions.
Take a Look Inside Deep Hole Drilling
Do I have your attention with this shot? It’s the inside of a gun barrel. What does that have to do with moldmaking? More than you think when it comes to deep hole drilling your waterlines, cross hole drilling, and deep pockets at compound angles, and on one machine instead of three—boring, five-axis machining and deep hole drilling in one accurate yet approachable machine.
Lessons Learned in Deep Hole Drilling
Of course when it comes to deep hole drilling, the tooling, the fixturing and the automation are all essential, but the part that caught my attention during a recent UNISIG event was the focus on mold-specific industry solutions, especially its USC-M series machines that allow multiple operations to be performed on all workpiece sides with one setup.
Technology Tuesday: Equipment of the Leadtime Leaders
Cruise through this slideshow to see what technology Leadtime Leaders use to make significant contributions to their fields.
Technology Tuesday – Amerimold 2017 Preview
Amerimold 2017 is only six weeks away, and it’s shaping up to be our largest Expo just for the moldmaking industry yet. Here's a preview of a few products and services you can expect to see there.
Building a Mold in Fewer Setups
Current machine tool technology can reduce complex elements of moldmaking while increasing mold quality and accuracy.