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Large Hybrid Steel Insert Solves Deformation, Dimensionality, Cycle Time Problems

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Results: Controlled dimensionality and acceptable cycle times were achieved for these large parts in an abrasive crystalline polymer. Still another concern was achieving acceptable cycle times while extending the life of the tool and preventing galling by this abrasive polymer.

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An Integrated Desktop Approach to Mold Production

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Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers. A mold produced on a desktop resin 3D printer.

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EAB Insight: 3D Printing, Maintenance, Efficiency, Training

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Source | Zero Tolerance Murphy Forsyth is the injection molding general manager at Zero Tolerance , a rapidly growing plastic injection mold machine shop located in Clinton Township, Michigan. Initially, our cycle times were over 50 seconds, depending on the operator during each shift.

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Quality Assurance

Fabricating & Metal Work

During cutting, Caron Engineering will feature its adaptive tool monitoring system, TMAC, optimizing cutting by measuring tool wear and detecting breakage in real time, while simultaneously monitoring tool and spindle vibration. Using adaptive control TMAC will adjust feed rates in real time to reduce cycle time up to 60% on some cuts.

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How EOS Helped a Mold Builder Boost Efficiency, Profits and Growth

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Source | Wepco Plastics Inc. Wepco Plastics discovered the book in 2017. On the production floor, staff can monitor machine spindle time and parts per hour metrics. EOS, founded by Gino Wickman, transformed Wepco Plastics. EOS stands for the Entrepreneurial Operating System.

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K. Soundhar Rajhan, Chief Strategy Officer,  Lakshmi Machine Works Limited, shares highlights and insights from his more than five-decade journey with the iconic company

Dinesh Mishra

Joining LMW’s Board in 2017 until 2023, I now lead the company’s strategy function. Image 1: source: DMG Mori. At LMW, we prioritize precision in our engineering services, meticulously tailoring solutions to optimize cycle times and reduce costs per component, ensuring alignment with customers’ exact requirements.

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Dynamic Tool Corporation – Creating the Team to Move Moldmaking Into the Future

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Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. The Evolution of an Enterprise A long track record of success in the delivery of high-performance production molds has enabled Dynamic to become a go-to source for their customers’ new product development teams. Presented by Progressive Components and MoldMaking Technology.