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Injection-molded components are only as good as the molds Mold halves that don’t mate together cleanly, pins that don’t align, and mold locks that scrape and bind result in scrapped parts and millions in lost revenue. Klaus Wieder understands these problems all too well, and if he has his...

Injection-molded components are only as good as the molds. Mold halves that don't mate together cleanly, pins that don't align, and mold locks that scrape and bind result in scrapped parts and millions in lost revenue. Klaus Wieder understands these problems all too well, and if he has his way,...

Identifying the best multi-axis approach Please join Jim Walters, Sr. AE for SST/Makino as he uses his 20 years’ experience to provide answers to your biggest machining challenges and demonstrate examples of various machining platforms. Jim will also review approaches that best fit part applications...

A V22 equipped with a 0.050 mm diameter drill was used to machine 61 individual 0.002 in. micro holes into a flat 0.020 in. thick 303 stainless steel plate._x000D_ _x000D_ To reduce tooling runout, a high precision collet holder assembly featuring a BIG "Mega Micro" collet chuck, BIG "micro"...

In the competitive North American die and mold industry, where focus is placed on precision, efficiency, and productivity, people often forget about the importance of completing the die/mold process with accurate and reliable verification. If a mold-builder invests in high-precision machining, yet tests...

Precision, Performance, and Innovation: The Makino EDAF Series Sinker EDM Designed with efficiency and precision in mind, the Makino EDAF Series Sinker EDM machines deliver exceptional performance while optimizing floorspace. Built from the ground up with a compact yet rigid structure, these machines...

Reduced labor cost with the highest reliability.

Remaining Competitive in Today’s Aerospace Industry Now that the MAX is no longer grounded and vaccines are readily available, the commercial aircraft industry can begin its long-awaited recovery. This means that both engine and airframe builders as well as their suppliers will need to ready...

CHALLENGE Lens Tool and Mould of Windsor, Ontario, faced a manufacturing market that was getting increasingly smaller as competition from around the world heightened. To prepare for a more competitive future, the company expanded its business to offer the type of EDM capabilities...

Across nearly all facets of manufacturing—automotive, die/mold, aerospace, aero-engine—automated machining systems are increasingly being utilized by manufacturers looking to gain an edge, boost production capacity, and improve flexibility of the production system.   However, despite...