Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Software
Design and engineering are essential to building a better and more cost-effective mold with shorter lead times. A variety of software is available to help overcome the daily challenges faced with data, quoting, designing and programming.
Surface Finishing Probe Accurately Evaluates Workpiece Surface Finish/Roughness
Soon-to-be-released Verisurf 2024 software will feature a Renishaw Revo SFP2 solution to evaluate a surface finish range of 6.3 to 0.05 micrometers.
Software Technology to Meet Moldmaking Challenges
Featured in this technology roundup are software solutions that can provide and improve design and manufacturing operations or data management practices during the manufacture of a mold.
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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Tolerancing in Mold Design, Part 2: Using GD&T to Address Conventional Tolerancing Issues
Mold designers can achieve a single interpretation of workpiece functionality when following the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.
Improve Mold Machining With Equidistant Offset, Rest Finishing and Innovative Five-Axis Toolpath Strategies
The right CAD/CAM software helps mold builders better manage complex tool paths, improve the effectiveness of CNC finishing tool paths and take advantage of innovative five-axis machining toolpath strategies.
Software Simulation Eases Design Challenges for Moldmakers
Cimatron’s integrated CAD/CAM interface is designed to systematically follow the mold design process from quoting to manufacture and provide complete workflow visibility.
CAD/CAM Software Update Adds Features, Functions
CAM-Tool version 19.1 from CGS North America updates the software program to include more features and functions for high-accuracy mold and die machining.
In-Mold Sensor Technology Assists With Sustainability Goals
SensXpert Digital Mold from Netzsch Process Intelligence is intended to help the plastics industry reach governmental and environmental sustainability goals.
Updated Module Simulates Mold Designs for Full Cycle Collision Check
Shops using the Dynmik Design for Mold module have been able to save more than $50,000 a year, Longterm Technolology Services says.