Process improvement helps profitability
As the mold industry adjusts to a global economy, American mold builders need to find ways to compete with countries that have significantly lower labor cost. […]
Please Optimize your Magnetic Chuck
The rapid growth of high-speed machining in the moldmaking industry continues to be facilitated by the parallel implementation of advances in machine tools. […]
New technology of Drilling Coolant Channels
Plastic injection molds have been used for years to produce high-volume components ranging from bottle caps to dashboards. The mold bases used for this process have always been high-cost, long leadtime items. […]
Introduction to new types of milling magnets
In 2001, two new types of milling magnets entered the market – magnetic setup blocks and permanent milling magnets. […]
introduction to Magnetic Alternatives
Magnetic chucks are the most flexible type of workholding system for the widest range of machine tools, including horizontal and vertical machine tools, HSM centers, CNC lathes, mills, EDM palletized robotic applications and surface grinders. […]
How to understand equipment effectiveness
Employing this technology into a machine tool and spindle service program is the key to achieving overall equipment effectiveness. The right service program should utilize all available assets. It should keep a spindle running in peak condition, which allows it to maintain a high level of quality and production, through regular maintenance. […]
How to Select a Magnetic Chuck
Consider these factors when selecting the type of magnetic chuckImposed LimitThe most obvious limit to using magnetic workholding is that some materials, such as ceramics and plastics, as well as some metals such as stainless steel, aluminum or bronze, cannot be held by a magnet. […]
What should we consider in Tooling in HSM
This component includes both the toolholders and the cutting tools where certain standards must be taken into account in order to be successful in HSM applications. The specified standards pertain to balance, concentricity and spindle connections. […]
What is 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. […]
What are Necessities of High-Speed Moldmaking?
The need to maximize machine utilization and capability is a constantly increasing one. Modern machine tools with spindle speeds of 60,000 to 80,000 rpm represent real opportunity to achieve those goals, and are a big part of the ability to achieve high-speed machining (HSM). […]