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Intelligent Monitoring with MTConnect
A major challenge to the wide adoption of the MTConnect standard on the shop floor is a lack of understanding about what is required to implement the standard. The most common issues are a mismatch between the adapter and the machine, a missing agent, a wrong error log setting, firewall interference, duplicate port configuration, inconsistent file names and incorrect adapter IP addresses.
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Streamlining Roll Dimension Calculations for Mold Components
A new roll dimension calculator streamlines the use of roll pins to measure core pins, wedge blocks, shut-off surfaces or electrode details to determine the exact size of a workpiece’s angled detail.
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How to Advance Molding Undercuts with Collapsible Core Design
A new flush-style collapsible core design might help to overcome objections to using the technology and advance the molding of undercuts.
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Choosing Between Solid Carbide and Indexable Cutting Tools
Criteria like machine tool spindle power, workpiece geometry and material, CAD/CAM for CNC programming and fixturing drive rough milling cutter selection.
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EDM Machine Size is Paramount
The constant need for larger, more efficient machining capability pushed Extreme Wire EDM Services to approach GF Machining for a larger wire EDM solution.
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A CAD-for-CAM Toolbox Helps Moldmakers Design Better Molds
An important CAD function that a CAM package should offer moldmakers is a set of specialized CAD-for-CAM tools that focus on the machinist’s needs after the machinist opens the part file.
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Strategic Mold-Material Selection
In determining the right mold material, consider part finish, production volume, part material, cycle time and mold details like molding resin.
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Top 10 Game-Changing Technologies
As part of our 20-year anniversary, readers share their top most impactful technologies since 1998.
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