What is NC program optimization?
Some CAM vendors refer to optimized software as the software best suited for the types of machines, processes or parts being programmed. […]
What is Rapid Tooling?
At its inception, rapid tooling was the ability to generate core and cavity inserts as a product of a rapid prototyping technology. Rapid tooling was the result of an additive process driven by 3-D CAD – a process that requires little or no machining or EDMing. For some, rapid tooling continues to be described in [...]
Micro-milling need a special CAD/CAM systems
Everyone intuitively understands that milling machines, holders and tools are difficult to scale down to the microscopic dimensions and extreme accuracy needed for micro-milling. At first glance, software might seem to be an easier fit. […]
Introduction to Micro-Milling Technology
In order to achieve the quality and accuracy required in micro-milling while meeting economic constraints, the entire manufacturing chain must be optimized and synchronized. Vendors of CNC machines, cutting tools, holders, clamping tools and quality control equipment are all required to provide the right solution at a competitive cost. […]
How to do a right Surface Treatment
Over the years, and more times than can probably be counted, customers call from all over to order various surface treatments for their molds, without knowing what is truly needed to make their molds run better and more efficiently. It’s surprising how many customers are talked down on services because it’s not good business to [...]
Analyse The Real Cost Of End Mill
More often than not, the first question a moldmaker asks when presented with an end mill is, “How much does this tool cost?” For this, there is really only one answer, “I can tell you the price, but I cannot tell you the cost until you run the tool.” […]
Quality of Hot Runners will Impact Molding Costs
A study of chinese Molders on hot runner buying criteria concluded the following: Of greatest importance to the buyer was to purchase a high quality, high performing solution that was well supported in the field, durable and dependable, delivered on time, competitive on price and featured innovative technology. […]
Introduction to silicone molding
A continuing trend within the molding business is silicone molding, which is being used in the medical, electronics, packaging and automotive industries. […]
How to Design and Build a silicone mold
The design and manufacture of a silicone mold is different from thermoplastic tooling as well: e.g., tolerances, venting, part ejection and the installation of a vacuum system. Although the tooling design is different, optimizing processing variables such as temperature, pressure and time are essential in both thermoplastic molding and silicone molding. […]
Electric Valve Gates benefit your molding
Hot runners have long made processing more efficient and cost effective while improving part quality. However, in cleanroom applications, those benefits have been offset by the need to use pneumatic hot runners with slower response times and weaker closing forces. […]