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Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing Tool Steels Reformulated for More Flexible, Less Brittle Filaments

Markforged has reformulated its H13 and D2 tool steel filaments for use with its Metal X 3D printing system. 
#toolsteel

Cutting Tools

Gundrill Tool Extends Hole-Making Productivity for Injection Molds

Minimized downtime, enhanced machine productivity and the ability to drill interruption and cross holds are some key features behind the Iscar Tri-Deep gundrill.
#drills

Mold Materials

Cast Plate Aluminum Alloy is Suitable for Production Mold and Dies

Alimex Precision in Aluminum introduces its 7000 series ACP7 mold material, featuring high mechanical properties, material stability and good machinability.
#aluminum

Additive Manufacturing

MoldMaking Technology's Hottest Tips of 2023

The staff at MoldMaking Technology prides ourselves on bringing you the most helpful, relevant tips in the industry. Here are the top five most-viewed tips of 2023 based on Google Analytics. 

Cutting Tools

Milling Cutter Handles High-Precision Moldmaking Requirements

Guhring offers industry the G-Mold µ line of cutters, which can withstand the challenge of machining mold materials with a high degree of flexibility and precision.

Machining

Machine Tool Considerations for Today's Mold Builder

Machine rigidity, spindle speed, power and control options that run complex programs smoothly are vital to meet the industry’s surface finish and speed requirements.
#basics #FAQ #highspeedmachining

Business Strategy

Mold Design Tricks, Additive Manufacturing Treats & More: MMT's Top-Viewed Articles in October

October held some tricks but mostly treats for MoldMaking Technology’s audience.
#3dprinting

Cutting Tools

Indexable Inserts, Toolholders Perform Heavy-Duty, Wide Profile Grooving

The Tungaloy TungHeavyGroove’s enhanced insert clamping and reinforced toolholder designs achieve efficient grooving performance.

Cutting Tools

Cutter Designed for Roughing in Face, Profile Milling Operations

The Sandvik Coromant CoroMill MR80 now caters to steel milling applications, which require the security of a round cutting edge — for instance, when face and pocket milling mold bases.
#toolsteel

EDM

Machine Monitoring Platform Improves Machine Utilization, On-Time Delivery

 Using data from a machine monitoring platform, Westminster Tool added almost 75 hours of capacity per week by shortening warmups and starting CNC and EDM machines sooner.
#casestudy