Hardinge Showroom

Combining Innovation and Artistry to Build Complex, Precision, Multi-Cavity Molds

This Florida mold builder is about high-performance, high-precision moldmaking by blending craftsmanship with technology.

Jig Grinder for Mold and Die Increases Rigidity for High Precision

The Hardinge Hauser 2000 combines grinding and hard milling features under one machine, featuring a dual-frame design, elimination of transverse forces and more to ensure highly accurate machining capabilities.

The Benefits of Hand Scraping

Accuracy and flatness are two benefits of hand scraping that help improve machine loop stiffness, workpiece surface finish and component geometry.

Maintaining a Competitive Edge: EDM, Automation and Machining Technology Roundup

This month’s technology roundup features products, processes and services relating to EDM, automation and machining. For example, jig grinding for large molds, scheduling automation software, cobot integration, die sinker EDM and much more.

Reducing Cutter Breakage When Micro Machining Hard Mold Material

A new micro drill increases productivity when making highly precise holes in hard mold steels.

Taking the Pulse of IMTS 2022: Relationships, Next Generation and Machining

Trends and takeaways from IMTS 2022, one of North America’s longest and largest running manufacturing trade shows.

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.

Small Family Mold Shop Turned Small Family Business

By aiming to improve at least one thing every day, Artisan Model Mold Owner Jonathan Stanwick turned the small family shop into a small family business.

2015 Leadtime Leader Awards Honorable Mention: Dynamic Tool & Design - Committing to a Scientific Process

This shop’s recent strides in mold qualification mirror an ongoing transition to a more systematic approach to mold manufacturing. Meanwhile, a culture of ownership ensures a full buy-in from veteran employees as well as fresh talent attracted through extensive workforce development efforts.

2014 Leadtime Leader Awards Honorable Mention: Aalbers Tool & Mold Inc

A rush of recent change for this moldmaker belies a long-term growth strategy that’s anything but aggressive. Key aspects of this cautious approach include strategic expansion, continuous improvement, extensive data tracking, and investments in workforce development and environmental sustainability.