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CAD/CAM

Under Pressure

Using an integrated, single-window solution can alleviate programming bottlenecks, making the transition from design to manufacturing smooth.

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Die/Mold

From Mold Making To Mold Manufacturing

Pro Mold had to change its entire shop culture to make the move to “net machining.” The experience made the company stronger.

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Die/Mold

For Mold Shops, Machining To Zero Means There Is Nothing To Hold Them Back

Advanced machining technology enables mold shops to produce cores and cavities without leaving extra stock. Following this trend of “machining to zero” will help make mold production more competitive.

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Where New Machines And Methods Overshadow The Old

Eclipse Mold makes a good case for high-end machining centers as the basis for effectively machining to zero.

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Die/Mold

Cutting To The Model

This mold shop's cutting tool strategies help it eliminate hand spotting altogether by machining complex molds directly to the CAD model.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Is The Driving Force

Doug Noxell knew he had the right software for machining to zero, so he created a shop to add the rest of the capability.

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Worry-Free Mold Making

A mold shop owner describes how he ensures that his shop keeps running smoothly.

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Milling Tools

Milling Adaptor: Reach Without Reluctance

An alternative to conventional extended-reach toolholders, milling adaptors contain a custom damping mechanism to minimize vibration when milling long overhangs.

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Turning Machines

Seeing More For CNC Multi-Spindles

Motor technology, machine design and software possibilities all improve the economies of these sophisticated high-volume machines.

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Grinding

Grinding’s Role In A Thermal Spray Shop

Cylindrical grinding is the final step in bringing worn components back to size after applying a build-up coat of molten metal.

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Turning Tools

The Case For Quick Change On Multi-Spindles

Even in the world of long-running, high-volume production on cam-driven automatics, quick-change tooling makes sense.

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Automation

Bar Puller Basics

Bar pullers are cost-effective alternatives to enable automated turning on CNC lathes. This article explains how they work and how shops can benefit from using them.

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