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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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Indexable Inserts, Toolholders Perform Heavy-Duty, Wide Profile Grooving
The Tungaloy TungHeavyGroove’s enhanced insert clamping and reinforced toolholder designs achieve efficient grooving performance.
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.
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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.
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