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Automation

Machine Hammer Peening Automates Mold Polishing

A polishing automation solution eliminates hand work, accelerates milling operations and controls surface geometries.

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Basics

The Secrets to Hard Milling Success

The Secrets to Hard Milling Success

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Basics

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.

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Tool Steel

Three Considerations for Mold Steel Selection

Although a big challenge is selecting the right steel for the right job, steel selection has never been better in regards to quality, price and delivery speed. Here is a simple checklist when selecting your next mold steel.

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MMT25

Leading Mold Manufacturers Share Best Practices for Improving Efficiency

Precise Tooling Solutions, X-Cell Tool and Mold, M&M Tool and Mold, Ameritech Die & Mold, and Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing, sit down for a fast-paced Q&A focused on strategies for improving efficiencies across their operations.

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FAQ

VIDEO: Explaining MoldMaking Versus Mold Manufacturing

To understand how training has been impacted we first need to understand the differences between a few key concepts. What is moldmaking vs. mold manufacturing? Who is a mold designer vs. a mold engineer?

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Surface Finish: Understanding Mold Surface Lingo

The correlation between the units of measure used to define mold surfaces is a commonly raised question. This article will lay these units of measure side by side in a conversion format so that companies can confidently understand with what they are dealing.

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How to Eliminate Streaks and Weld Problems with Laser Technology

Laser technology overcomes streaking and welding challenges for new mold textures and texture repair.

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How to Machine Micron-Level Precision Molds in One Try

On-machine measurement intelligence and modification technology helps mold builders overcome machining variables and quickly produce micron-level tolerances.

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Tips

Four Uses for Tactile Probing and Laser Scanning in Moldmaking

Laser trackers with their probing and scanning capabilities are embedded in almost every stage of the moldmaking process.  

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