Investment in five-axis machining centers and adoption of multi-axis technology has been the winning formula for many shops. Shops that make this investment seldom regret it. Yet, the overall adoption rate of five-axis machinery with American mold builders and job shops remains low compared to other developed countries. Let’s review some of the key benefits [...]
Mold manufacturing is an increasingly challenging industry. Whether you have pivoted to supplying the medical industry or are a longtime automotive mold/die producer, you have probably seen where the market is heading. Parts and designs are getting more complex. Customers are pushing for shorter production times. Molds require greater degrees of precision and exact surface [...]
Mold manufacturing is an increasingly challenging industry. Whether you have pivoted to supplying the medical industry or are a longtime automotive mold/die producer, you have probably seen where the market is heading. Parts and designs are getting more complex. Customers are pushing for shorter production times. Molds require greater degrees of precision and exact surface [...]
Most recently, five-axis machining, a lot has changed when it comes to how molds are manufactured. By now, many of you have invested in these technologies to keep your businesses moving forward. But, I know from talking with colleagues that not everyone sees the benefits of investing in five-axis machining technology. […]
Understanding how data is processed helps to select the appropriate CNC control for a five-axis machine to optimize machining time, surface finish quality and workpiece accuracy. Here are five basic requirements a CNC control should meet: […]
In today’s competitive moldmaking marketplace, some mold builders believe the industry’s required tolerances and surface finishes can no longer be achieved with electrodes. Instead, they rely on high-speed cutting of 3D surfaces, which not only meets the necessary tolerance and finish requirements, but can also streamline the manufacturing process and positively impact a shop’s bottom [...]
Capitalizing on its unique characteristics can help you fully realize the potential of five-axis machining. There is always a correlation between the market for a product and technology. The trend towards reducing the number of components, for example, has led to increasing complexity of individual workpieces. The availability of five-axis machining followed by five-axis simultaneous [...]
Five-axis machining is more and more popular in our mold industry, because of High precision and high efficiency. […]
A better approach to CAM software development is to follow the logic that machinists themselves use when deciding how to machine a complex 5-axis part. Instead of fragmenting advanced 5-axis functionality, why not present programmers with a single programming process that is familiar and easy to understand? […]
Five-axis machining is increasingly being applied to complex mold work. The technology can reduce the number of setups and/or machine tools required to produce a part, […]