Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The system is also said to ensure the shortest possible machining cycle times, especially in fine-increment programs for free-form, mold/die machining. The Integrex i-100HS combines the abilities of a high-powered turning center and a full-function machining center to produce small- and medium-sized workpieces in single setups.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The Gantry Eagle 1400 sinker EDM, according to MC Machinery Systems , is a true workhorse for all large mold shops, offering enhanced electrode wear — requiring less maintenance and costly downtime — and improved cycle times for high return on investment (ROI).

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 13, 2023

This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. Omega Tool Corp. was invited by GM to participate in a study comparing conventional P20 against a relatively new P20 variant developed by Chicago-based Finkl Steel known as MD Xtra.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 25, 2023

This extra functionality speeds up processes, reduces cycle times, and provides a better finish on the part being produced. Through use of the M8 Series CNC with VCC, the tool axis vibration breaks up the long strands of material that is expelled from the part being produced.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 16, 2023

(a) Cold runner design — a shot weight of 59 grams and estimated cycle time of 30 seconds (b) hot to cold runner system — a shot weight of 37 grams and estimated cycle time of 23 seconds and (c) direct gate hot runner system — a shot weight of 26 grams and estimated cycle time of 19 seconds.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 17, 2023

Electric Motion Sizing Slashing the engineering time required for identifying and specifying harmonized electric motion systems Multi-axis handling systems can be specified Simply input key parameters, such as mass, stroke/travel distance, and cycle time ( see video ).

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Plastics Today

MARCH 30, 2023

Enhanced controls and faster performance enable robots to handle more complex tasks while reducing overall cycle times.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 5, 2023

The robot also has a reach of 1,018 millimeters, and short cycle times. fruitcore robotics has unveiled what it describes as a new “all-rounder” industrial robotic arm – the Digital Robot HORST1000, which has a payload of up to 8 kilograms.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This is happening because of decreasing cycle times made available by new tool design capabilities made possible by AM, like conformal cooling. Instead, it is being replaced with comments like, “I can’t believe we’re losing jobs to a competitor who charges three times what we do!”

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Results: Maximum precision, fast cycle time, attention to sustainability and attractive appearance. The requirements to produce these single-serving capsules included developing a consistent molding process, eliminating material degradation, shortening cycle time, improving the part appearance and yielding a good gate quality.

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Design World

JULY 27, 2022

This process eliminates expensive and time-consuming hand labeling, reducing print and wrap cycle time by 50 percent relative to hand application. With Brady’s automated Wraptor A6200 Wrap Printer Applicator, printing and wrapping is completed in less than seven seconds.

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Design World

AUGUST 3, 2022

Moreover, thanks to the machine’s innovative automatic rotation it is possible to measure every side of a part in one complete cycle. For any manufacturer looking to check their components in cost-effective, short cycle times with absolute precision and reliability, the all-in-one Metrios Re-Light provides the solution.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 30, 2023

Mold builders need cutting tool solutions that provide secure and predictable machining with increased metal removal rates and reduced cycle times. Crucially, the invention needed to reduce the number of tools, changeovers and tool handling required during manufacturing for reduced cycle times and improved manufacturing economics.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 3, 2023

The BW129Z uses its three-path control system and dual independent-gang slides to reduce cycle time and produce complex parts quickly. According to the company, cycle times are dramatically reduced by simultaneous rough and finish OD turning (pinch or balanced turning).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 28, 2023

The correct selection of a cylinder that offers lightweight design as well as rapid cycle time and stroke speed – without compromising on power or longevity – is essential in ensuring productivity,” explains Kal Balu, engineering manager for SMC Corporation New Zealand.

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Modern Materials Handling

JANUARY 10, 2023

While it’s not time to say, “move over bar codes,” newer forms of data capture technology are starting to see use and promise more operational visibility with fewer manually triggered data collection tasks.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 18, 2023

Photo Credit: Datanomix Datanomix ’s Automated Job Costing analytics compares ProShop target cycle times to actual process performance in the Datanomix Automated Production Intelligence Platform, providing users with a full list of which jobs to focus on to find more margin.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

The power to machine difficult materials reduces cycle times. This large vertical lathe is ideal for industries looking to dramatically reduce cycle time for difficult-to-cut materials. This power and torque make heavy-duty cutting for difficult-to-cut materials possible and can even reduce cycle time by up to 51%.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Its first move was to begin monitoring shopfloor production metrics and setting benchmarks through the Vimana platform, troubleshooting whenever cycle times for a part lengthen over historical standards. Consolidation and Cycle Times. “But we’re easily making 15 times as many parts today.”

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i4.0 today

MARCH 15, 2023

Designed for thin-walled packaging applications, including food packaging with IML, UK Packaging Expert Ashlee Gough witnessed the unveiling at K 2022, when the PAC-E exhibit repeatably manufactured in a sub 2-second cycle time, 2,100+ HDPE beverage caps per minute, with an energy consumption of 0.32kWh/kg.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 11, 2023

Engineered specifically for high volume packaging, medical and automotive applications requiring the highest processing precision in the fastest cycle time, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is accelerating its global expansion of the IntElect platform.

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MRPEasy

APRIL 12, 2023

This reduces cycle times per product and enables goods to be manufactured flexibly in large quantities. Batch production is a manufacturing process in which a group or “batch” of identical products go through production steps together. You can also listen to this article: What is Batch Production?

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As part of the technology partnership with Flexxbotics, Datanomix gains access to real-time operational data for Universal Robots from Flexxbotics via their FlexxConnect platform.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 29, 2023

Examples of these advanced data elements and process monitoring include cycle count, cycle time, mold alignment, cooling performance, active cavitation, humidity/environment, ejection force, clamp force, unscrewing force, melt pressure, process time, venting and embedded cameras. .” .” Industry 4.0

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MEM

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Cast-nylon and plastic components manufacturer Westley Plastics has improved cycle times and achieved more consistent and efficient 24/7 production after adopting smart technology, which has given the company greater visibility of its manufacturing process. Machine monitoring has also identified and improved cycle times.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Originally, the job was specified with a 37-second cycle time for the gantry to apply 14 pal nuts to secure the liner to the cowl. Eliminating the repetitive strain on the latter was another key project objective. “So, their focus basically turned to how the gantry’s cycle time could be shortened,” says Hamelin.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Ultimately, a face grooving attachment from Big Daishowa met KAM’s needs, enabling the manufacturer to reduce cycle times for the operation, extend tool life and improve repeatability. Machining these from billet would cause problems with both machining cycle times and tool life, so the parts are made additively instead. .

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 26, 2023

Using a process called electro spark deposition (ESD), carbinite reduces or eliminates slippage, improving the grip on workpieces to enhance mill performance and reduce cycle times. Carbinite is a wear-resistant, textured carbide coating that is added to hard or soft jaws after they are milled.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 15, 2023

First, a new method for parallel-to-hub depth, which enables more consistent pass stepover from leading edge to trailing edge for reduced cycle times, and second, a new option to cut edge paths from the center out toward the blade faces for more rigid machining. Max-Pac v2023.1

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 21, 2023

However, other important concepts you can use to improve tool wear and cycle times are corner slowdown and rest finishing. This means reduced cycle times, improved tool wear, less reliance on manual feed rate adjustment at the machine and confidence in an automated process.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The new two-platen large machine duo tech can accommodate larger molds on the same footprint and achieves greater productivity thanks to a shorter dry cycle time and improved performance.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 25, 2023

Siemens Energy discovered this when it shifted an important job from cut tapping to form tapping, saving a sizable amount of money and as much as 80% of cycle time. Even for other jobs, the CoroDrill lowered cycle times by around 10%. Sometimes, making chips is not the right move for machining.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 27, 2022

KUKA’s large family of robots are suited for applications requiring extreme precision and repetitive tasks with fast cycle times as well as for those within large foundry operations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 26, 2023

The jump speed is nearly instantaneous compared to either traditional motion stages or robotic motion, and can dramatically decrease cycle times.          Contour welding: galvo scanning heads are adept at steering the laser beam in an XY plane to create a seam weld of any programmed shape.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Source: TRUMPF) The TruBend Center 7020 owes its short cycle time to a new rotary part manipulator, which can move the part even closer to the bending line. In many cases, this reduces the cycle time by eliminating the need to reposition the grippers during processing.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 27, 2023

Just what true digital transformation is—an aid to decision making and continuous improvement.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Kuka’s large family of robots are suited for applications requiring extreme precision and repetitive tasks with fast cycle times as well as for those within large foundry operations.

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