BUILD

Cutting Tools

Shrink-Fit Machine Features Integrated Cooling

Power Clamp Air i4.0 Eco by Haimer USA provides smooth and clean cooling of all kinds of toolholders or collets by air, without dirt and water residue.  
#workholding

Mold Components

Hydraulic Locking Cylinders Come in Additional Standard Strokes

Off-the-shelf Kor-Lok “mini” model 70 and other side action systems by PFA come in more stocking options and next-day delivery to accelerate mold production.

EDM

Fast Wire EDM Targets 3D-Printed Mold Component Removal 

EDM Network introduces the EDMMax 434W that enables customers to economically cut 3D-printed mold inserts from their build plates.

Machining

High-Efficiency Milling Excels in Specialized Parts Production

GF Machining Solutions Mikron Mill E 500 U offers moldmakers a sturdy, reliable five-axis machine with integrated automation opportunities.
#fiveaxis

Mold Materials

Five Benefits of Aluminum Tooling

Aluminum molds are worth a second look as a viable means to swiftly and cost-effectively get products to market.
#tips #aluminum

Automation

Compact Robotic Palletizer Easily Automates Packaging Process

The Cube cell, complete with a KUKA KR50-R2500 robot, is targeted for small- and medium-sized businesses looking to automate the palletization of their end product.
#packaging

Additive Manufacturing

The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D-printed parts.
#3dprinting

Data Management Software

How to Automate Process and Design

Moldmakers can improve their operations and stop wasting time by taking these six steps for process and design automation.

Additive Manufacturing

Large-Scale 3D Printer, Print-on-Demand Services

PowerPrint is KraussMaffei’s latest launch in the additive manufacturing space that is maximizing design freedom and cost efficiency. It is available for purchase or serviced through the company. 
#3dprinting

Machining

MMT Chats: Predictable Manufacturing and Incremental Gains Can Transform Moldmaking

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with the president of Eden Tool and Eden Manufacturing, Dave Tomic. We talk about predictable performance in moldmaking and the value of small incremental gains in an organization versus big change via disruptive technology. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
#industry40 #analysis