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Cutting Tools

Flat Bottom Drill Supports Stable Counterboring Action

The OSG Phoeniz PDZ-3D is key to producing counterbores in mold bases with enhanced chip breaker geometry and precise finishing capabilities.
#drills

Cutting Tools

Cutting Tool Presetter Offers Advanced Productivity in a Smaller Footprint

The Lyndex-Nikken E346V+ presetter allows for cutting tool consistency, which in turn results in machining performance consistency.

Automation

Discover Metalworking Technologies Targeted to Mold Shops

What EDM, automation and machining technologies are currently available to the mold manufacturing industry? MMT has compiled a list of some of the latest.

Machining

Predefined CNC Package Ensures Quick Delivery for US Manufacturers

Siemens is stocking seven Sinumerik 828D system packages covering the most typical standard milling and turning machines at its Elk Grove Village, Illinois facility.

Cutting Tools

PVD-Coated Milling Inserts Increase Production Efficiency With Less Downtime

The success behind the PR18 Series indexable insert grade by Kyocera Precision Tools lies in its ability to protect against high wear and abrasion.

Maintenance & Repair

How to Use Thermal Management to Improve Mold Cooling

A review of common mold cooling issues and possible solutions, including 3D printing applications.
#conformalcooling

Machining

Five-Axis VMCs Attend to Versatile Machining Task Needs

Mold shops can choose from YCM Technology’s CF/CX or RF/RX Series of machines whether for simple or more demanding machining operations.
#fiveaxis

Automation

Robotic Toolchangers Automate Mold Production

Stäubli’s robotic toolchanging system offerings reduce the risk of error, save time and improve overall quality and consistency of moldmaking.

Data Management Software

Do You Remember?...The Best of MMT September

Say, do you remember? These top-viewed MMT articles from September?

EDM

EDM Machining Services Supplier Specializes in Precision Component Manufacturing

Accu-Prompt highlights the equipment it has available in its Minneapolis shop to support the EDM needs of moldmakers and molders.