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

Mold Making Technology

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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Schwanog's Custom Form Tools Reduce Cycle Times

Modern Machine Shop

These tools, which are manufactured in the United States, can reduce cycle times by as much as 40%, according to the company. Photo Credit: Schwanog Schwanog manufactures custom insertable and solid carbide form tools made to order per customers’ part prints. Applications include grooving, drilling, milling and threading.

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How to Lower Cycle Times With the Right Tool Steel

Mold Making Technology

Here are three steel properties to consider when selecting your next mold material to lower cycle times, and a review of how a new specialty remelted tool steel holds up: Thermal Conductivity.

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Short Cycle Time Challenges For Inline Inspection

Metrology

The post Short Cycle Time Challenges For Inline Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine. An automotive cockpits company specializing in their development and assembly, operating in over 20 locations in more than 10 countries, supplies more than 5 million cockpits units per annum to.

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VMC Provides Shorter Cycle Times, Minimizes Non-Cutting Time

Mold Making Technology

” Like the smaller SVM 4100, DN Solutions says the SVM 5100L is optimized to provide shorter cycle times by reducing the acceleration and deceleration times of the XYZ axes and spindle. This feature aims to minimize non-cutting time. The 25 hp (18.5 foot-pounds (95.5 kW) of torque.

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CAM Software Automates Part Costing and Cycle Time Calculations

Modern Machine Shop

Solidline CAMculator is designed to optimize costing to save time and labor. CAMculator uses data from the CAM model to calculate cycle time, which can be used to ultimately program and calculate the cost of an entire component.

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What is Cycle Time? How to Calculate and Reduce Cycle Time

Machine Metrics

When it comes to production environments, it's always a question of how much can be produced, how quickly, and at what cost. At the end of the day, how efficient are we?