A new ideal to moldmaking
A few months ago, I suggested that MoldMaking Technology sponsor an art exhibit comprised of molds and tooling. Moldmakers could present their work in pictures or as sculptures on a show floor. […]
every Mold maker should develop 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. Developing a global strategy will help a small business increase its opportunities; however, not many small businesses have time to use this concept to their advantage. They [...]
Automation is coming to first-rate mold company
first-rate mold company plans to come out of the recent recession with numerous advantages for their customers in the injection mold and precision machining market segment. The advantages offered are a result of the company’s long-term commitment to automation technologies. […]
Choose the right mold cleaner to clean mold
Cleaning molds is a key part of running a successful injection molding operation. There are two situations when mold cleaning is required: (1) offline when the mold is on the bench and is cold [room temperature] and (2) online when the mold is warm and still in the press.Because of temperature differences, the cleaning solvents [...]
High-Feed Machining Strategies benefit moldmaking
The most important issue facing the mold and die industry in recent years is throughput. Throughput is the amount of work a shop can complete in a set amount of time. This idea of productivity has been under constant review with the pressure from overseas competition. To survive in the global market with shrinking leadtimes, [...]
How to Select the Proper Shrink Fit Chuck
While there are many suppliers of shrink fit chucks available, there are good and bad shrink fit chucks available. It is important to do research related to the selection of a toolholder for your particular application. […]
Introduction to Rough Milling Applications
Plunge Milling Plunge milling has been around for a long time and can be the most consistent form of high metal removal, especially on older machines incapable of operating at high feedrates. This consistency is a result of efficient toolpaths, as there is little wasted tool motion when compared to more common methods of machining [...]
Introduction to Shrink Fit Advantages
There are 10 inherent benefits that a good shrink fit chuck can offer a mold shop:1. Unsurpassed accuracyA properly produced shrink fit chuck should be able to guarantee 0.00012″ (3 microns) maximum run-out at three times the cutting tool diameter. This accuracy is very repeatable from operator to operator. […]
right cutting tools develop potentialities of machine tool
First-rate Mold Solution Co. Ltd is based in China and engaged in supply of industrial design, mold design, molding analysis and project management service. […]
Those right cutting tools benefit moldmaking
Specializing in milling and EDM’ing large, complex 3-D geometry for various tool steels for both molds and foundry patterns, Lawrenceburg, first-rate mold company was looking to reduce its cycle times, according to President Steven. The addition of Metal Slash Mill allowed him to reduce a 10-hour cycle time to two hours. […]