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Many manufacturers are facing multiple challenges to stay profitable and competitive. Some of these include price, delivery and intense competition.   COMPETING GLOBALLY: IN THE MOLD MARKET Using Manufacturing as a Competitive Weapon Many manufacturers—large...

Implementing an integrated tooling system proved to be this mold shop's first step toward automated operation of its electrical discharge machines and graphite mills. Today, the shop's robotic cells can run around the clock in an unattended mode.   ON THE PATH...

Learn about Makino's new solutions for machining shaped fine holes and how this process can benefit your manufacturing operations.

Sturman Moore has some firm ideas about where his industry is heading. CUTTING LEAD TIMES AT CAMBRIDGE Sturman Moore has some firm ideas about where his industry is heading. "The prime strategic imperative in the die/mold business today is to shorten leadtimes,"...

Hunt-Wilde Corporation of Tampa, Florida, began in 1946 manufacturing vinyl injection molded parts, primarily for bicycle handlegrips. As the U.S. bicycle manufacturing business moved offshore, Hunt-Wilde began to gain the capacity to further diversify and pursue alternative markets such as lawn and...

Matrix Tooling, Inc. and Matrix Plastic Products specialize in building difficult-to-produce precision molds for the most demanding plastics applications. Located in the Chicago suburb of Wood Dale, Illinois, the company prides itself on blending old- world craftsmanship with the industry's leading-edge...

Presenter: Brian Coward - EDM Product Line Manager Dave Robinson - EDM Application Team Leader When it comes to sinker EDM machining process, selection of the proper electrode material is a critical first step. Did you know that the electrode reduction size you choose can greatly impact your productivity? During...

Watch a Makino PS105 VMC roughing 4140 tool steel with a Helical ½” 6 flute endmill using Mastercam toolpaths and achieve an unbelievable M.R.R. of 40 cu in/mi. Makino partnered with Helical Tool and Mastercam to reach this industry leading M.R.R. div.overflow-container.wavy-container{ Background-color:black; } .hero-wavy{ content:url("/getmedia/4f7786a3-56c3-48a0-bd6f-f5e1beaf46c4/PS105_Helical_Engraving.jpg"); background:...

Runoff Requirements 1.33 Cpk. 300 pieces per fixture Machines 12 J55 / Stand-alone installation Tooling 5 tools Special tooling: Op 10 - face mill, drill combination tool. Op 50 - sheel mill, end mill, centering...