This is a very economical process for cutting through-hole of arbitrary geometry in workpiece. The wall of the openings may be inclined to the plate surface. Thanks to the considerable efficiency of this process, some cavities are increasingly being cut directly into mold plates. […]
Avoid interrupted cuts. Because the tungsten carbide head is fairly brittle, a gun drill should always cut into solid material to avoid breaking of the cutting edge. […]
Surface finish problems can be profit killers for today’s mold manufacturer. One of the most common causes is chatter created by vibration in the CNC machine tool cutting process. This can lead to higher costs, delayed deliveries and even lost orders due to poor quality. In addition, vibration can cause uneven tool wear, resulting in [...]
The concept of hard milling and/or HSM is still a relatively new concept. The technology needed to facilitate these new methods has only been designed in the last six to seven years. In examining the market, […]