Suhner and Velocity Products Form Partnership
Suhner has teamed up with Velocity Products to maintain the SU-matic line at a consistent level of quality and functionality.

Okuma Features Automation Applications at Winter Showcase
At Okuma’s Winter Showcase machine tool users will see cutting demonstrations on 22 machines and learn how they can apply automation applications to their manufacturing process to save time and money.

Machining Center Combines 5 Axis Milling with Laser AM
With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018, Amerimold 2018 and IMTS 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: At IMTS 2018, Okuma America Corp.’s MU-8000V Laser EX multitasking machine combined five-axis machining with a Trumpf laser.

Three Solutions for Improved CNC Networking
Products to consider for better machine productivity in 2019.

Open Mind Announces Partnership with Okuma
Open Mind Technologies announced it has joined the Partners in THINC collaboration, founded by Okuma America Corporation.

Okuma Corporation Names Summer Cline as Vice President of Finance
Cline brings several years of successful finance experience to her new role.

Tradeshow Tuesday: On Display at IMTS 2018
Cruise through this week’s slideshow for a peek at some of what will be on display at the upcoming, biennial manufacturing show.

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.

Throwback Thursday: Flexible High-Speed Mold Machining
A throwback with helpful tips: Use this planning guide to identify the right double-column machining center to fit your mold machining needs.

Technology Tuesday: A Mix of Machining Products
Cruise through this week’s Technology Tuesday slideshow to see the latest products in machining.

2017: Gone but Not Forgotten
I wish to thank everyone I’ve worked with to write features that have appeared each month in MMT. Plus, a look at a series of features about one of my favorite topics: Workforce development.

Do You Make a Lasting Impression on Customers... and Youth?
Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing Ltd. (Ontario, Canada) is one mold manufacturing company that likes to leave a lasting impression.

Technology Showcase: On Display at EMO 2017
EMO is a large, international metalworking tradeshow with thousands of exhibitors. Check out the slideshow to see what will be on display!

Supplier-Based Training Programs Fuel Mold Industry Needs
Moldmaking industry supplier companies establish workforce development programs to increase the flow of new talent for themselves and for the industry.

Dodging the Skills Gap in CNC Programming
Sometimes the search for fresh, new and skilled employees is like a game of dodgeball.

Technology Showcase: Case Studies, Part 2
For the many differences between moldmaking companies that I’ve observed, there are just as many similarities, and by that I mean challenges shared. You may find some solutions here.

Looking for Ways to Reduce Energy Costs?
Then consider areas in the machining processes that unnecessarily consume energy. For example, machining center idling, unnecessary pump rotation and continuous running of peripheral equipment. Managing these areas can save a shop a lot of money. This is the subject of a white paper I came across recently that reveals how shops can achieve significant energy savings using the right CNC control to reduce power consumption during machine operating and waiting times.

What's the Big Deal about Hand Scraping?
It's said that hand scraping maintains high levels of CNC machining accuracy and reduces wear and tear, which yields long, stable and productive machine tool life. Here's some data to consider to help prove it.