H.E.A.T. can be used in Mold Manufacturing
In moldmaking applications, High Energy Applied Technology (H.E.A.T.) can be used very effectively to cut inserts, core pins and insert pockets that contain contours and changing surface thicknesses. […]
H.E.A.T. is Tested Against Other EDM Technologies
High Energy Applied Technology(H.E.A.T.) has been tested against other major EDM brands. In almost every case, it has been proven to burn at least 15 percent faster, produce part straightness of .0005 inches in one roughing pass and .0002 inches with one rough and one skim, in parts up to 12 inches tall, and provide [...]
Introduction to High Energy Applied Technology
High Energy Applied Technology (H.E.A.T.) was developed to address the need for high-speed cutting of wire EDM applications where good, sealed flushing cannot be achieved, while at the same time providing high accuracy, unparalleled part straightness, and good surface finishes. The desire to be able to use the most common EDM wires in today’s market [...]
What is Surface Finish and Integrity in EDM
Surface finish and integrity are two different facets of the cavity quality, but both play an important part in the characteristics of the mold. Much as the machine parameters affect the integrity of the sub-layers of the cavity, they also affect the surface finish. […]
what is wire pulling?
Wire-making dies have a hole through the middle of them. A wire or rod of Steel, copper, or other metals or alloy, enters into one side and is lubricated and reduced in size. The leading tip of the wire is usually pointed in the process. The tip of the wire is then guided into the [...]
Introduction to Die operations and types
Die operations are often named after the specific type of die that performs the operation. For example a bending operation is performed by a bending die. Operations are not limited to one specific die as some dies may incorporate multiple operation types… […]
What is forming die?
Forming dies are typically made by tool and die makers and put into production after mounting into a press. The die is a metal block that is used for forming materials like sheet metal and plastic. For the vacuum forming of plastic sheet only a single form is used, typically to form transparent plastic containers [...]
CAM Software has been improving
New manufacturing requirements are forcing CAM companies to take a closer look at their software development processes and sales distribution networks in order to deliver their products and software support to all countries where manufacturing plants are located. Traditionally, […]
Introduction to Five-Axis Milling
Five-axis manufacturing techniques have long been used in the aerospace and power generation fields. This may be due to component geometry as found in gas turbine engines or automotive turbochargers, or complex and critical components such as landing gear on an aircraft. Or it may be an artifact of new computer-aided designs that use monolithic [...]
Software Functions Make Five-Axis Programming Economical
Most of the five-axis “magic” is managed by software in the CNC control and CAM software systems. The machine tool should be selected for sizes, speeds and capacities. And five-axis machine costs are coming down, and quality is improving with the implementation of CAD and simulation in the design process. […]