Machining
Five-Axis Vertical Mill Increases Mold Shop Capacity by Reducing Setups
Zero Tolerance now processes blocks — from squaring to waterline drilling to rough and finish milling — on a single five-axis CNC mill, reducing setups and moving blocks in/out of multiple machines without sacrificing accuracy and surface finish.
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Customizable Pallet Storage System Enables Unmanned Machining Operations
Especially well-suited for smaller shops, Grob Systems’ flexible PSS-T300 enables automatic pallet loading and removal for increased part production throughput.
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Five-Axis Machine Expands Advantages for Moldmaking
Optimized tool path and cutting angle control, access to hard-to-reach surfaces and overall efficiency and precision make Expand Machinery’s Gen Mill 5X-24 machining center optimal for the mold and die industry.
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How to Cut Setup Time, Extend Gate Life With the Right Machining Strategy
Microcut honing provides high-precision machining of needle valve nozzles and guides in hot runner systems.
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Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Machining
Machining shapes metal workpieces. Understanding both traditional and advanced machining techniques is critical to overcoming the various dimensional and finish challenges.
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Easy-to-Use CNC Control With Redesigned Graphical Interface
Kitaumura’s Arumatik-Mi control system, featuring a revamped, modern GUI, simplifies programming, part setup and machining for operators of all skill levels.
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Face Mill Holder With Damping Vibration Control Supports Far-Reaching Operations
Big Kaiser, a member of the Big Daishowa Group, offers the new SDF57 arbor-style face mill holders, what it claims is the largest and longest milling tool, which could have important benefits for moldmakers.
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Tolerancing in Mold Design, Overcoming Cutting Tool Vibration, SPE MTD Updates & More Most-Viewed May Content
Every month, MMT draws inspiration from its diverse readership's wide-ranging interests, from mold design tolerancing to cutting tools and beyond. Here are May’s top 10 most-viewed articles, based on Google Analytics.
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Mold Builder Meets Increased Domestic Demand With Automated Cells
Burteck LLC experienced significant demand increases due to reshoring and invested in automated machining cells to step up its production output quickly and avoid losing business.
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Grinding Equipment Realize Strong Productivity Gains for Moldmakers
New technologies from United Grinding’s brand companies, Walter, Blohm and Studer can aid mold and die customers with their grinding needs.
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