Video: Printed Molds Slash Development Costs, Lead Time2013-12-20 Author: Matthew Danford From: MoldMaking Technology Although much of the buzz surrounding additive manufacturing involves its rising potential for end-use production parts, the technology's long-standing advantages for prototyping continue to attract manufacturers into the fold. Hyperlink to Original Source
For Better Mold Venting, Start with the Metal2013-12-13 Author: Bob Salhaney From: MoldMaking Technology As part specifications and complexities continue to rise, proper mold venting is increasingly critical. Insufficient venting can lead to burning, shrinking and other costly issues (not to mention longer cycle times). Selecting the right material for certain mold components can go a long way toward preventing these problems. Hyperlink to Original Source
Will MQL Adoption by Ford Help Drive the Process in the U.S.?2013-12-06 Author: Brian Lane From: IMT Machining Journal As part of a continuing effort to further green its operations, Ford Motor Co. plans to reduce the water used to lubricate machinery at six of its manufacturing plants by implementing minimum quantity lubrication (MQL). Hyperlink to Original Source
New Tech for the Mold Shop2013-11-29 Author: Matt Danford From: MoldMaking Technology Beyond electrodes, the TT1-400A is quite capable as a general small-parts machine, as it was originally marketed. As an example, Mr. Hipp showed off the part shown here. Machined from 52-Rc 420 stainless, the positive and negative portions of this gear-like geometry fit together well enough that both can be picked up by gripping just one half. Also notable is the fact that not a single surface is completely flat. Hyperlink to Original Source
How Are Machine Tools Driving Reshoring?2013-11-22 Author: Brian Lane From: IMT Machining Journal At the turn of the century, many companies looking for production cost savings turned their eyes to China, eager to take advantage of the low wages, plentiful workforce, and cheap cost of mass production. Hyperlink to Original Source
CMM and CAD/CAM Combo Helps Shop Reverse Engineer Broken Tools2013-11-15 Author: MoldMaking Technology Editors From: MoldMaking Technology Standard Pattern has been in the tooling business since 1937, not an easy feat in an industry that has seen its ups and downs over the years. When Thad Wagner bought the company with two partners in 1977, they were building wood patterns and operating out of a horse stable. Hyperlink to Original Source
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