CUTTING TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Multi-Row Thread Mill Delivers Heightened Mold Machining Productivity, Accuracy

Walter USA solid carbide thread mills provide users with a high level of process reliability, easy handling and a low cost per thread.  

Cutting Tools

Micro-Diameter End Mill Series Reduces Cutting Time, Enhances Finishing for Ultra-Precision Moldmaking

Towa Corp. features CBN and proprietary-coated solid carbide end mills that feature high accuracy, optimized sharpness and wear resistance and ensure long tool life.  
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Machining

The Secrets to Hard Milling Success

The Secrets to Hard Milling Success
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Data Management Software

Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs

New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.

Cutting Tools

Barrel-Shaped End Mills Line Boosts Complex 3D Surfacing Operations

The new SolidMeister barrel end mills are efficient tools for complex 3D-surfacing operations used in moldmaking, orthopedic implants and the machining of other freeform surfaces.

Cutting Tools

Three Ways to Accurately Machine Hardened Mold Materials

Three cutting tool design considerations to improve process reliability and cost efficiency when deep-hole drilling molds.
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Cutting Tools

Cutting Tool Measurement, Compensation Expands to Meet Tool Needs

Zoller’s measurement machines and ANCA software easily communicate to simplify and improve tool measurement, wheel measurement, form measurement and compensation processes.

Cutting Tools

Left-Hand Cutting Tools Increase Multitasking Machine Productivity

With multitasking machines gaining popularity across manufacturers, including moldmakers, the expansion of Tungaloy’s TetraMiniCut’s ensures simultaneous machining on the left- and right-hand spindles of such machines.  

Machining

From Machining Centers to Cutting Tools: Here are the Top Ten Case Studies from 2022

MMT publishes monthly case studies that present a shop’s problem, solution and results in thorough detail.  Take a look at the top ten most popular case studies published in 2022 based on Google Analytics. 
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Cutting Tools

High-Feed Milling System Optimizes Mold Milling Operations

Easily tackle challenging ISO P, M and S materials with the next-generation Seco High Feed SP milling systems, featuring dedicated cutting geometries and insert grades.