High-Precision VMC With Unrestricted Five-Axis Machining
The Mikron Mill S 200 U is GF Machining’s vertical high-speed machining center well suited for tool and moldmaking and exact part production.
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Solving Mold Alignment Problems with the Right Alignment Lock
Correct alignment lock selection can reduce maintenance costs and molding downtime, as well as increase part quality over the mold’s entire life.
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3D Printing Enables Better Coolant Delivery in Milling Operations
Just like 3D printing enabled conformal cooling channels in molds, additive manufacturing is now being used to optimize coolant delivery in cutting tools.
Five-Axis Machine With Pallet Changer, 16k-Spindle, Versatile Control Makes More Accurate Molds Faster
The move from three- to five-axis machining with automation reduced setup times and improved surface finishes for this small but mighty Amish mold builder.
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YCM Alliance Technical Center Grand Opening Highlights Customer-Centric Focus
The two-day event celebrated at the end of May brought in 300+ OEM and job shop customers, dealers and industry vendors for mold/die, general parts and high-speed machine demonstrations as well as industry expert presentations.
New Michigan Technical Center for YCM Alliance
YCM Alliance held a grand opening of its new Technical Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan, last week, which is the first in a series of centers designed to showcase and demo machining solutions for die and mold machining, ultra-high-speed machining and general parts machining.
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Mold Care, 3D Scanner Best Practices, the State of Maintenance & More Most-Viewed April Content
April held a little bit of everything for MoldMaking Technology. From mold care and maintenance to 3D scanner and printing best practices, take a look at what might have missed your radar.
How to Eliminate Chatter
Here are techniques commonly used to combat chatter and guidelines to establish a foundation for optimizing the moldmaking process.
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Stability, High Speed, Flexibility of Five-Axis Portal Milling Machine Reduces Rework for Mold Builder
The thermo-symmetrical construction of a five-axis portal milling machine with a center-guided Z-axis enables higher accuracy, reducing rework. Also, the symmetrical design and the guide arrangement increase stability and save weight, making the machine more dynamic, productive and energy-efficient.
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Machining Center Spindles: What You Need to Know
Why and how to research spindle technology before purchasing a machining center.
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