Conformal Cooling
Direct Metal Laser Sintering vs. Conventional Tool, Part Two
In this head-to-head comparison, conventional toolmaking seemed to be the superior route to go from a cost, quality and leadtime perspective.
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Improve Process Economics For Roughing Mold Cavities in Hardened Stock
Mold manufacturer improves cavity hogging and debottlenecks key operation on popular hardened stock with a facemill featuring three flutes with 6-sided inserts.
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DMD Conformal Mold Cooling Lines Offer Reduced Part Production Cycle Times
A conformal mold cooling technology made possible by a new manufacturing technique has been developed to cool molds.
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Standardized Mold Base Reduces Mold Build Time, Costs
A patented standard mold base—the Lightning Base—uses one common base with interchangeable inserts for various parts.
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Holders/Cutters/Inserts Combination Maximizes Productivity
A switch in cutting tools triples the output at a die stamping facility.
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Direct Metal Laser Sintering and Tooling
The applications, benefits and limitations of direct metal laser sintering for mold manufacture.
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How to Select the Right Carbide Insert
The menu of available coatings for carbide inserts has expanded ten-fold in the past 10 years. Selecting the one that can produce low cutting forces with smooth cutting action, good surface finish and long tool life becomes the user's dilemma.
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Part 2: New Tool Concepts for Machining Dies and Molds
The use of multifunction inserts is a significant geometrical development - making it possible to machine various operations with a single insert.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Relationship Between the Hot Runner and the Mold
Failing to understand and meet key mold design aspects - such as the importance of adequate structural back up between the cavity inserts, the mold plates and the hot runner system components - could compromise overall mold performance.
Read MoreFarm Out Your Mold Bases And Concentrate on the Little Things - Inserts, Cores and Cavities
Faced with the incessant challenge of shortening lead-times, more and more moldmakers are turning to outside sources for their mold bases and reaping the rewards of this decision: savings in time, money and headaches
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