In many instances, configurable components may be available with optional alterations that can be specified when ordering. In other cases—where you might need to have standard items machined for a single or multiple cavity production tools—the supplier may be able to offer this service at a small additional charge. […]
Choosing an online course, so employees can take it at their own pace can be vital to retaining the knowledge long-term. They will need to build on their knowledge; otherwise it is limiting their potential. An online course should make every single machinist an expert in their trade. Every machinist should have a basic knowledge [...]
Needs analysis can be assessed in two ways: knowledge needs and skill needs. A knowledge needs assessment can be done informally by simply asking questions of your machinists that consist of what you consider to be the requisite knowledge they should have to do their job. […]
With today’s economic trends hampered by escalating costs in all areas of manufacturing, continual liaison and communication with total utilization of resources must be established to ensure timely project completion with maximum costs savings. […]
a system centering on sound manufacturing concepts to apply to the moldmaking process. It is effectively transforming moldmaking to mold manufacturing. […]
UGNX points out that it is challenging for moldmakers to make engineering changes to parts that have already been programmed. […]
Another area of the mold manufacturing process that is trending more toward automation is hot runners. D-M-E reports that 15 years ago one in 10 tools was a hot runner mold, today that number is closer to five in 10. […]
a moldmaking shop will need to address to streamline supporting operations to effect a leaner, more productive, globally competitive mold manufacturing process: […]
After conducting extensive research and by visiting a number of EDM equipment manufacturers, we decided to go with the newly designed and introduced Mitsubishi model EA12V and System 3R WorkMaster Robot in an automated cell to address its challenges. The company worked closely with MC Machinery Systems (Wood Dale, IL)—who was the first company to [...]
While the company has embraced the many advantages the automated cell provides—increased throughput, the ability to take on more work and faster timing—they acknowledge that the changes have led to some challenges. […]