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Cutting Tools

Roughing End Mill Line Combats High Metal Removal Operations

Kyocera SGS announces the expansion of the Z-Carb HPR five-flute end mill portfolio with more than 900 tools.

Mold Components

Hose Assembly Tool Makes Easy Work of Coupler Assembly

From the Mouldpro line, Globeius introduces a hose assembly tool solution for getting the right couplers for mold cooling line needs.

Mold Components

Drilled Thermal Insulating Sheets Well Suited to Prevent Uncontrolled Heat Dissipation

Particularly suited for use in highly stressed molding tools, Hasco’s pre-drilled thermal insulating sheets feature high dimensional stability, heat resistance.

Hot Runners

Melt Pressure Sensor Takes Measurements Directly in the Nozzle

Kistler’s ultracompact Type 4004A piezoresistive pressure and temperature sensor can be applied in hot runners and 3D printing applications.

Automation

Customizable Pallet Storage System Enables Unmanned Machining Operations

Especially well-suited for smaller shops, Grob Systems’ flexible PSS-T300 enables automatic pallet loading and removal for increased part production throughput.  

Machining

Five-Axis Machine Expands Advantages for Moldmaking

Optimized tool path and cutting angle control, access to hard-to-reach surfaces and overall efficiency and precision make Expand Machinery’s Gen Mill 5X-24 machining center optimal for the mold and die industry.
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Hot Runners

Hot Runner Cooling Design Lowers Energy Consumption, Maintenance

Oerlikon HRSflow says the HRScool Evo’s design eliminates separate, active water cooling for the hot runner pin’s hydraulic cylinder, reducing energy consumption by up to 10%.

Automation

Flexibility, Maintenance Support is Made Available for Machine Tending Line

To further aids its customers purchasing the LoadMate Plus, Mitsubishi Electric Automation enables flexible connectivity, servicing for both robot and CNC and a maintenance and warranty program.

Hot Runners

Hot Runner Controller Offers Precise Temperature Control and Intuitive Operation

Designed for low-cavitation molds, the Mold-Master TempMaster-ME unit is simple to operate/maintain, with several production and safety features.

Cutting Tools

Face Milling Inserts Dedicated to Workpiece Material Range

Dormer Pramet launches five variants of its square-shaped positive inserts, each of which are designed for roughing or milling a specific metal material group.