The implementation of CAD/CAM software throughout the development cycle is critical to toolmakers. There are five main points to look for in the selection of CAD/CAM software for mold design and manufacturing: […]
New, efficient desktop 3-D design software eliminates these problems by creating an unambiguous solid model of a mold assembly. Working with topologically complete and accurate models, engineers and designers can ensure that parts fit properly and function as intended before tools are made. […]
3-D design differs from 2-D design in a pivotal way: in 2-D, drawings are the master documents that define how each part in a tool assembly should be made and illustrate how the product comes together. […]
What if you could run almost all of your CNC machines, not just your high-speed equipment, 10, 20, even 30 percent or more without tool life or equipment longevity decreasing, and improve the surface finish of your molds. […]
Because of the additional complexity of multi-task programs with their multiple tools cutting at the same time, multiple spindles, and parts being exchanged between multiple spindles, the need to accurately simulate and validate the programs before executing them on the machine tool becomes very important. Within machine simulation, there are a number of distinct phases: [...]
toolholding system to note is heat shrinking technology. This technology is based on heating up and cooling down a toolholder through induction technology. […]
toolholding system to be discussed are universal toolholders. With two choices available—one for light-duty applications and one for medium- to heavy-duty applications—users have the possibility to gain the very important advantage of vibration damping for improved tool life and workpiece surface finish at a price point competitive with most high-end colleted toolholder systems. [...]
The polygonal clamping system is one of those highly engineered devices that is surprisingly simple: a ground polygon-shaped bore rigidly clamps a cutting tool in three places.For high-speed applications, polygonal clamping is a great solution since the clamping of the tool shank is done by the elastic deformation of the holder. The main advantage of [...]
Special toolholding solutions are applied for particular customer solutions. There is one toolholder that can be applied for most of the applications—a hydraulic toolholder. A hydraulic toolholder uses a different way of clamping the cutting tool compared to systems of conventional toolholders. Introduction of force is done via a screw (with a screw, a piston [...]
With machine tool capability a given, and the proper choice of cutting tool and toolholder being made, HSM is a snap, right? Not exactly. Particular focus must be given to the assembly of tool and holder. […]