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Automation

Digital Customer Platform Expands Automation Convenience, Support

KUKA introduces a relaunched my.KUKA.com platform, offering expanded user interface and product finding capabilities for an intuitive, easy-to-use destination for in-depth customer resources and support.

Machining

Machining Center Provides Robust, Dynamic Milling Qualities

Roughing and finishing deep mold and die cavities is optimized using Chiron’s FZ 16 S five-axis machining center equipped with an HSK-A 100 interface, enabling reduced chatter, dynamic machining and the ability to tackle difficult materials.
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Mold Materials

Micro-Milled Steel Plate Cuts Mold Build Times by 10-15%

Steel 21 emphasizes its tighter tolerances, improved surface quality and speed of processing using the patented “21 Micro Milling” process.
#toolsteel

Additive Manufacturing

Robotic Metal 3D Printer Automates, Augments AM, Repair and Cladding

The ready-to-use Meltio Robot Cell plug-and-play solution integrates Meltio’s metal 3D printing technology with a robotic arm for safe, reliable and automated 3D printing.  
#3dprinting

Mold Components

Stainless Steel Sealing Plugs Feature High Corrosion Resistance

Reliable injection mold cooling is achieved by Hasco Z9425/.../VA seal plugs, with temperature resistance up to 180°C and up to 10-bar internal pressure.

Cutting Tools

Solid Carbide Drill Designed With Mold Machining in Mind

The Walter X·treme Evo Plus DC180 Supreme drill maximizes productivity and process reliability thanks to its Krato·tec AlTiN coating technology.
#drills

Cutting Tools

Toolholder Series Increases Lathe Efficiency, Precision

Big Daishowa’s C3 series of Big Capto toolholders minimize vibration and movement, and enable this key piece of turning equipment for moldmakers to reach spaces that are tight or have limited clearance.
#turning

Hot Runners

High-Performance Hot Runner System Fills Thinner Preforms

The unveiled PET-Series hot runner system by Mold-Masters delivers consistent, high-performance processing capabilities and incorporates new technologies for enhancing part quality, increasing productivity and lowering part cost.

Additive Manufacturing

Turnkey Program for Additive Manufacturing

EOS will offer solution for de-risking and accelerating additive manufacturing projects.

Cutting Tools

Indexable Drill Offers Extended Application Range

The Kennametal Drill Fix Pro is designed for extended tool life and smooth drilling at high metal removal rates, with outboard inserts that feature a wiper geometry for smoother surface finishes and larger coolant channels for high-volume flow.
#drills