High-Precision Grinders Capture Optimal Mold Surface Finishes
Okamoto Corp. highlights the ACC-SA1 series and ACC-32·80CHiQ grinding machines at IMTS 2022 for moldmakers, featuring a degree of precision, flatness and a smooth surface finish.
Speed, Productivity Gains and High Uptime Ease Decision for Second Five-Axis Machine
Byrne Tool + Design reduced setups and gained speed and productivity thanks to fast, accurate and compact five-axis CNC machining centers.
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Customized CAM Strategies Improve Five-Axis Blow Mold Machining
The proper machining process and workflow can impact blow mold production, making your CAM software selection critical.
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Affordable, Versatile, In-House Regrinding Operations Aimed for Mold Shops
In a floor space of less than 24.8 square feet, Walter’s Helitronic G 200 offers grinding and re-sharpening of rotationally symmetrical cutting tools ranging from 1 to 125 mm (0.039" to 4.92") in diameter.
Cutter Considerations for Hybrid Additive Manufacturing
Four tips for applying the right cutting tools in hybrid additive manufacturing.
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Excellence Center Enables Innovation Manufacture of Molds, Dies
The DMG MORI Die & Mold Excellence Center highlights its DMU 210 P machine maximized to produce highly demanding molds and dies with quality and precision.
Wet-Machining Graphite for Moldmakers
GR3, developed between GF Machining Solutions, Fraisa and Blaser Swisslube supports the entire machining process in one setup, optimizing cycle times, lowering tooling costs and other benefits.
Modular Sorting System Features Integrated Tool Changer
MC Machinery Systems’ new ASTES4 High Speed Advanced is said to cut sorting times in half, reduce labor costs, improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks.
Helping High-Precision, Multiaxis CNC Machines Maintain Tight-Tolerance Control
Standardizing Heidenhain control systems on multiaxis CNC machines across the shop floor help Cavalier Tool streamline setups and post-process work, increase accuracy, and improve turnaround and scheduling flexibility to maintain its competitive edge.
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VIDEO: 6 Factors a Mold Builder Should Consider in a CNC Control
Many mold builders choose high-speed cutting over EDM because CNCs are able to meet the required tolerances and finishes. The control is key to this. Here we break down what a mold builder should look for in a CNC control.
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