2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Machining
MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including machining.
Toolholder Series Increases Lathe Efficiency, Precision
Big Daishowa’s C3 series of Big Capto toolholders minimize vibration and movement, and enable this key piece of turning equipment for moldmakers to reach spaces that are tight or have limited clearance.
Positive Wiper Geometries Increase Productivity, Part Quality
The curved wiper cutting edge featured on the universal FW4 and MW4 indexable insert geometries offered by Walter USA is capable of reducing machining time, increasing feed rates and doubling part surface quality.
Advanced Turning Grade Gains Application Versatility
The Dormer Pramet T9415 grade addresses moldmaking needs with a 30 thicker MT-CVD coating, optimized cutting-edge geometry and a harder substrate.
Robust Software Functions Improve CNC Milling, Grinding Turning
Siemens Sinumerik 828D CNC with version 4.8 operating software offers significant increase in hardware and software options for mid-range control.
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.
New CBN Grades for Cast Iron, Sintered Metals and Hard Machining
Walter's new CBN grades, WBK20 and WBK30, represent both tipped and full configuration for tough machining applications.
