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Four Uses for Tactile Probing and Laser Scanning in Moldmaking

Mold Making Technology

Mold and machine shops used to determine accuracy in manufacturing projects with theodolites and template comparisons, but today scanning and probing with a laser tracker has become the standard in many industries because of their speed and accuracy. Mold Inspection. First Article Inspection.

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Three 3D Scanner Investment Considerations

Mold Making Technology

3D measurement tools are available that combine the measurement capabilities of a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with the noncontact functionality of a laser line probe. Photo Credit, all images: Faro Technologies For any mold builder, mold accuracy is critical. Many mold builders use fixed CMMs for this job.

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How to Machine Micron-Level Precision Molds in One Try

Mold Making Technology

The precise fit of this part was possible with on-machine measurement and intelligent modification technology integrated into the control of a high-speed machining center. Machining a micron-level precision mold on the first try is difficult to achieve. Photo Credit, all images: Jingdiao North America.

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Combining Innovation and Artistry to Build Complex, Precision, Multi-Cavity Molds

Mold Making Technology

We have 27 modern, high - efficiency molding machines, nine running two-material molds, including 100- to 650-ton KraussMaffei , Husky and Arburg presses. We promote employee training to refine our job skills and improve quality processes and we continuously improve our equipment to meet future customer needs and expectations.

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Do You Remember? The Best of MMT September

Mold Making Technology

Stop by next month to see what the most-viewed articles were from October—based on Google Analytics. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. Using CT Scanning to Qualify Molds Faster Software and hardware advances reduce dimensional inspection with part-to-CAD by 70%.

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The Integration Problem ~ Why Vision Software Should be Specifically Designed for your Automation Process ~

MEM

In fact, the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who were surveyed in the study said they expect to see usage in industrial machine vision increase by 83 per cent — that’s between now and 2027. Vision software plays a crucial role in automation environment as it enables machines to perceive and understand their surroundings visually.

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Adopting Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing May Seem Challenging – But It’s Not!

Dinesh Mishra

The world’s largest manufacturing companies are rushing to adopt AI to increase throughput, assure product quality, optimize supply chains, and improve worker safety. In this article, I will explore how an ordinary manufacturing company can approach industrial AI. But what about midsize and small manufacturers? Quality control.