Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Alpine Advanced Materials delivered 80 rapid prototype molded (RPM) parts (depicted above) for low-volume injection molding production within 10 business days using the freeform injection molding (FIM) process. Alpine Advanced Materials Problem: Long lead times between testing and production.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 15, 2023

“With this series, Toyoda meets the growing demand for producing components with high metal removal rates, short cycle times and superior surface finishes,” said a company spokesperson. Toyoda’s FH5000S HMCs with 60-tool ATC capacity are designed for speed and production reliability, featuring a 15,000 rpm, 50 hp (37 kW), 303 Nm (223 ft-lbs.)

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 2, 2024

Fixtureworks to Feature Expanded and Extensive Product Line Booth W-432377: The Fixtureworks exhibit will feature a variety of clamps, fixturing accessories and machine tool and material handling components. Many new demos will be on display at the booth for a direct hands-on experience of Fixtureworks’ newest products.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 23, 2024

Protecting workers and maintaining a safe working environment with the newest, state-of-the-art personal safety gear and ergonomic protection will continue to play an essential role in lowering the number of workplace injuries, as well as enhance overall safety throughout the shop floor.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The show floor will offer a complete showcase of cutting-edge technologies, innovations and networking opportunities within the plastics molding industry. To provide a little more insight into who our exhibitors are and the services they provide before you arrive at PTXPO, the MMT team has put together the first of four exhibitor roundups.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence strengthens the design process, provides real-time insights, enhances vision inspection systems, optimizes energy consumption, and more driving efficiencies, innovations and opening up new opportunities. www.universal-robots.com AI-Powered Tool Path Management Hexagon offers the ESPRIT EDGE CAD/CAM software.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: GF Machining Solutions, IMCO Carbide Tool, DMG MORI USA and Capture3D. With Christmas right around the corner, MoldMaking Technology is gifting you, our readers, with an annual top-viewed article series covering products, profiles, tips and case studies, available each Monday leading up to the new year.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

After completing ISO certification last fall, Dynamic is implementing the 5S workplace organizational method to promote efficiency and productivity increases. Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. ” Customers come to Dynamic because the team engages them upfront before the tool hits the floor. Dynamic Tool Corp.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: Walter USA, PCS Company, Oerlikon HRSflow and Hasco Discovering new products and service solutions is made easy with MoldMaking Technology ’s tech roundups. Every month, MMT releases a roundup highlighting different products, processes and services.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The MMT team was on-site at IMTS to uncover what’s new and what works when it comes to metal-cutting technology for mold manufacturing. The DVF 5000 Second Generation from DN Solutions, for example, offers faster speeds and a larger work envelope, ideal for the intricate geometries common in mold production.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 4, 2023

Hasco and Platinum Tooling A new month, a new technology roundup! MoldMaking Technology ’s compilations are a great way to stay up to date on new or improved products, processes, services and equipment. Photo credit (from top left, clockwise): SprutCAM Tech, Towa Corp., Photo Credit: Towa Corp.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

The Taiwan International Machine Tool Show took place March 27-31 this year, with many manufacturers participating. The show saw a range of OEMs that produce machine tools, as well as manufacturers of vital machine tool components. We sat down with representatives from six of these companies.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In this day and age, it’s imperative for mold shops to adopt and implement technologies that will improve efficiencies across the board to meet — and exceed — quality requirements and customer expectations, and maintain a competitive edge in the industry. Curious to know what the most viewed products of the year were?

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Progressive Components, DME Company Are you looking for your next product or technology to level up your mold shop? MoldMaking Technology simplifies the steps to finding your shop’s next innovation with a curated product roundup and robust supplier list. Source (Clockwise) | Hasco Ameria Inc., Mastip Inc.,

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

MoldMaking Technology is highlighting the latest machining, automation and EDM technologies and services being offered to the moldmaking industry. Below is a sneak-peek of some prominent companies that offer products in these categories and also appear in the November 2023 issue, including Grob Systems, EDM Network, GF Machining and more.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence strengthens the design process, provides real-time insights, enhances vision inspection systems, optimizes energy consumption, and more driving efficiencies, innovations and opening up new opportunities. www.universal-robots.com AI-Powered Tool Path Management Hexagon offers the ESPRIT EDGE CAD/CAM software.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 23, 2022

FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. At this all-encompassing gathering, attendees can meet face-to-face with world-class suppliers, view demonstrations of the latest industry machinery, products and services, discover new ways to increase productivity, and so much more.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Both companies will be showcasing a wide range of leading-edge technologies designed to keep machine tools operating safely at maximum efficiency and accuracy. OTT-JAKOB tool clamping systems. Regardless of machine make or model, System 3R helps boost manufacturing output through smart productivity solutions.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 24, 2023

Ford, Kaiser, Haimer and Tungaloy Cutting tools are a crucial part of any mold manufacturing process. The right cutting tools aid in efficiency, productivity, cost-effectiveness and more. MoldMaking Technology is here to help with this latest cutting tools technology roundup.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Photo credits, clockwise from top left: Heidenhain, Kennametal, Seco Tools and Siemens The next chapter of MoldMaking Technology ’s technology roundup is here. This month’s roundup focuses on metalworking, including cutting tools, machining and more.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Advanced Ergonomic Tapping, Drilling, Balancing and Material Handling Arms Flex Machine Tools (Wapakoneta, OH), an American manufacturer and leading provider of machine tool solutions worldwide for metal fabrication operations and more, will be demonstrating tapping, drilling, balancing and material handling arm products in Booth E-135204.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 25, 2023

This month’s roundup features products, processes and services involved with additive manufacturing, maintenance and repair, mold components and more. To learn more about the products, read on. Each side-action component features Progressive’s Z-Series black-nitride finish and particle-ring combination.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Photo Credit (clockwise): Siemens, Kyocera Precision Tools, Hasco Hot Runner and Greenleaf Corp. Too busy during the holidays to keep track of MoldMaking Technology ’s daily product posts? Follow each title link below for the full product post. The MR80 is also recommended for tool steels. Globeius Inc.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Don’t miss the chance to be inspired by industry experts, suppliers and your peers in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing sectors at FABTECH 2022. Attendees can view the latest product and machinery demonstrations, participate in conference sessions — and more — in this all-encompassing event. www.fabtechexpo.com.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D) Fabricating & Metalworking is proud to present the FABTECH 2023 Product Showcase, which is an invaluable guide to navigating the trade show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago this September. This technology has been well-proven in AutoForm Forming’s Trimline Optimization.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 17, 2023

No other panel bending machine on the market can offer this level of performance when it comes to box height and material thickness,” explained TRUMPF’s Head of Smart Factory Applications and Automated Bending Franziska Maschowski. “As The machine also achieves impressively high productivity. s CEO Jerry Letendre.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

India’s metal-cutting machine tools sector is one of the biggest markets for the global USD 76-B MCMT industry. India is among the world’s biggest metal-cutting machine tools markets, with sectors like automotive, general engineering, energy, and aerospace being the major demand drivers.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2024

FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. It is a one-stop venue where metal fabricators can meet with more than 1,500 world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Ellis | nellis@foley.com Modern manufacturing and supply chains are in the midst of a sea change, as products continue a seemingly inexorable march toward electrification and greater connectedness. They are startups created to monetize new technologies and products. Miller | vmiller@foley.com Nicholas J.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 16, 2025

New Speed Drills for High-speed Precision Hole Making MK Tools R4 Speed Drill series of high performance solid carbide drills are engineered for high speed, precision hole making, and designed for demanding machining environments. Each is precision ground from premium carbide feedstock using the latest CNC grinding technology.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Ejector Pin Selection Guide Source | PCS Company This guide provides insight into making informed decisions to optimize mold performance and longevity. Ejector pins, critical components of a mold’s ejection system, vary in material, treatment and coating based on the application.

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