New Wire EDMs Feature Ergonomic Enhancements
The new GE-SAi and GE-SAiL AccuteX CNC wire EDM machines from Absolute Machine Tools feature ergonomic enhancements and a choice of either traditional ball screw or AccuteX linear motion axis drive systems.

HMC Built for Speed to Aid High-Volume Production
Absolute Machine Tools Inc. sells and services the Tongtai SH-4000P HMC, which has a variety of features designed to accelerate production for high-volume projects.

Tradeshow Tuesday: On Display at IMTS 2018, Part 2
Check out this week’s slideshow to see some of what will be on display at the show.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Additive Manufacturing
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 additive manufacturing.

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.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: EDM
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 EDM.

SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase: Machining
With moldmakers continuing to up their game by investing in the latest machining technology, IMTS offers a huge menu of machine tool options. Here is just a sampling of what will be on the show floor next month.

Raising the Speed Limit for Smaller Cutters
An auxiliary electric spindle enables this shop to handle small features and intricate finishing work without investing in a new machining center.

Machining Outlook: Reap the Benefits of Technology Advancements Working Together
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.

Machining Madness
The industry’s demand for higher quality, faster turnaround times and lower prices in the last decade has resulted in dramatic improvements in high speed machining as well as controls and spindles

Making Sense out of Machine Tool Specifications
Are you doing an accurate comparison when you’re evaluating machine tools?

High Speed Balancing Act
Think you’re using toolholders properly balanced for high-speed machining? Well, you may have to think again.

Greenville Tech’s MTT Program: Mad for Machines
This technical school’s emphasis on the fine points of machining trains mold shop employees of the future.

Packaging Molds Go High-Tech to Improve Productivity and Economy
The ability to design and build innovative molds for advanced processing needs is key to being competitive and profitable in a low-margin market.

A.J. Tool Co. Inc.: Niche Moldmaking Meets High Expectations
Top-notch customer service combined with loyal, hardworking employees that work together toward continuous improvement land this moldmaker the MoldMaking Technology 2006 Leadtime Leader Award: Small Shop.

The Keys to Successful High-Speed Machining
Moldmakers will reap all the benefits of high-speed machining with the right mix of machine tool, tooling and programming.

Taking Control
An increased interest in five-axis machining—coupled with advances in controls and cutting tools—add up to finer surface finishes at higher speeds.