The production of electrodes is a key stage in the manufacture of many types of tooling, including injection molds, so the availability of a faster, more automated method for their development will increase efficiency and reduce leadtimes across a number of industries. Here is where CAD/CAM comes into play. […]
Efficient CNC machining capabilities are more important than ever for moldmakers seeking to maintain a competitive edge in today’s market. Oftentimes, large, heavy parts require intricacies that become increasingly difficult to maintain using a standard three-axis or four-axis horizontal machining center. Switching to a 5-axis CNC machine can provide users with the ability to manufacture [...]
Nylons are generally tough and strong and boast high oil resistance and chemical resistance. They can be in stable use whether under high temperature or low temperature and hence possess excellent qualification for being used as engineering plastic. […]
Acetone works together with prussic acid to form cyaniding propyl alcohol which is dehydrated with oil of vitriol, the substance is further combined into methacrylates through reaction with alcohol ester, and finally through polymerization with catalyzer, PMMA is thereby got. […]
When using standard, off-the-shelf slides, there is no question that the leadtime on a project can be reduced. The time that would have been spent squaring up blocks, machining, heat treating and grinding all of the slide components can be used to focus on the molding area—cores, cavities, slide faces, etc. […]
Die sinking EDM works wonders in cutting contours or cavities in pre-hardened steel. When dealing with complex shapes, however, milling the electrodes that produce these intricate pieces can be a quite involved and time-consuming process, so manufacturers want to extend electrode life as much as possible. […]
It seems that highlight and weldless mold will help molding industry a lot, but the manufacture of a highlight and weldless mold is challenge, […]
Traditionally, one of the largest barriers to achieving high surface finish has been vibration. Considering the whole spindle system, vibrations can be induced by several different components. Whether looking at the concentricity quality and balancing of the tool, toolholder system type, spindle interface or interface diameter, there is an intrinsic vibration existing within the system [...]
It is somewhat ironic that software companies are promoting closer integration when an increasing number of toolmakers are separating design and manufacture by putting responsibility for CAM onto the shop floor. This approach gives a number of potential advantages. […]