Five-Axis Volumetric Compensation Updates Eases Adoption Pain Points when Mold Machining
A new development, the GSC Advanced, offered with Grob’s five-axis universal systems for mold machining, ensures that compensation calibrations can be run even while the workpiece is in the machine.
High-Speed, Five-Axis Mold Machining Achieved via Extended Barrel Series
Air Turbine Tool spindles can machine at 50,000 rpm in high-speed steel (HSS), accelerating mold machining capabilities.
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Form Grinder's Advanced Design is Ideal for Mold Base Prep, Inserts
The Okamoto full-function, two-axis, simultaneous CNC form grinder is ideal for surface, slot, step, form and contour grinding, with improved column design and construction, and consistent accuracy.
High-Frequency Milling Suits Compact Gantry Milling Machine to Moldmaking Tasks
German-made Endura 700Linear series from Fooke is capable of various machining workpiece tasks, including composite, aluminum, cast iron and steel for mold and die-making.
Hybrid 3D Printer Offers Five-Axis Simultaneous Machining for Mold and Die Applications
DMG MORI’s Lasertec 3000 DED hybrid 3D printer offers process integration by combining laser deposition welding with five-axis, turn-mill machining in one setup.
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Hybrid Milling/Drilling Machine Reduces Total Mold Machining Time
MSI Mold Builders now squares, plus drills and taps eye-bolt holes on 50% of its tools in a single setup using a five-axis milling/drilling center with a universal spindle.
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Free-Form, Mold and Die Machining Cycle Times Cut With Multitasking Machine
It is said the machine combines the abilities of a high-powered turning center with a full-function machining center to produce small- and medium-sized workpieces in single setups.
Cylindrical Grinding System Extends Into Mold and Die Machining
United Grinding’s Studer brand unveils the S36 concept, featuring precise, reproducible cooling capabilities and a large grinding wheel for enhanced punch and die speeds.
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Midgard Inc. Tackles Tooling Challenges and Automates Production to Keep Molds Running
This Eastern Pennsylvania molder does cavity changes daily, making its in-house toolroom critical to quickly fixing mold problems.
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Modular, Flexible CAM Speeds Five-Axis Programming, Boosts Profitability for Moldmaker
P and C Tool improves mold quality, minimizes secondary processes, takes on new business opportunities and increases profitability with new integrated CAM software.
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