Choose a suitable Simulation Software for your company
To enable effective simulation in the design process, companies should keep a few key elements top of mind: […]
It is important to Accelerate Design Changes
The last and perhaps most time-consuming interaction between moldmakers and part designers involves customer-driven design changes that occur after acceptance of the proposal yet prior to actual production. […]
How to Handle Different Data in mold design
The first step in the mold development process—responding to a request for proposal (RFP)—requires moldmakers to import, diagnose and repair part geometry in order to assess its suitability for injection molding, develop estimates and produce a formal quote. Because moldmakers need to complete this step before even winning the business, […]
How to accelerate Mold project
Once a mold designer has imported and repaired part geometry, moldmakers can save additional time and reduce the volume of back-and-forth communications by using a 3-D CAD package that automates the process of creating a mold model for the part, […]
Five-axis inspection will help mold maker
A five-axis measuring head and probe system can produce impressive results in the measurement of feature-rich parts—such as powertrain components and complex, doubly-curved surfaces—including those found in aerofoils and turbine blades. […]
Communication is very Important in mold design
Examining the mold development process itself is equally important for determining how specific tools and development platforms can benefit a moldmaking operation. […]
Your company needs global strategy
The main challenge in dealing with any strategy for business growth is that it is interdependent with opportunities and being prepared to capitalize on them when they occur. […]
Introduction to Mastercam X5
CNC Software (Tolland, CT) has released Mastercam X5. Mastercam X5 introduces significant new capabilities, including new dynamic milling techniques, multiaxis machining, Smart Hybrid Finishing, and much more. […]
2011 version of PowerMILL CAM has been released
Delcam (Birmingham, UK) has released the 2011 version of its PowerMILL CAM system for five-axis and high-speed machining. This release makes the programming of safe toolpaths easier than ever thanks to new stock-model-engagement options that protect both the cutting tool and the machine from excessive loading. Other enhancements include new editing capabilities to simplify the [...]
make a siutable sales strategy for your mold shop
There are several shops that achieved their sales goals within the past year through a solid sales process and achievable goals. […]