Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Source (All images) | Standex Engraving Mold-Tech. Monitor key process parameters such as mold temperature and cycle times to minimize variability. Model-Tech is an ultrahigh-resolution 3D printed prototype skin that can be wrapped directly onto your model or prototype to accurately simulate a textured production part.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts). Source | Westec Plastics Corp.

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3D printing Manufacturing Composites Prototype  52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

What does that mean for the qualification of 3D printed parts? is to leverage additive manufacturing to reduce maintenance cycle times, curb supply chain backlogs, and place manufacturing capabilities at or near the point of need. Most of these printers capable of printing green bin parts are polymer.

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 23, 2025

However, they also increase filler metal consumption, welding time, heat input and risk of distortion. Consult with a welding expert to see if there are welding processes, power sources, filler metals and flux (in the case of submerged arc welding) that could narrow the bevel.

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Fit Bottleneck Cycle time 3D printing 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Source: Universal Robots Cobots offer small footprint and ease of use During this pilot test, SEAT studied the costs and implementation periods of a collaborative robot, the safety requirements that the technology required, and the technical feasibility of the operation. “We Source: Universal Robots Cobot No.

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Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 3D printing 101

Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

Recently, Tormach introduced its new 1500MX CNC mill that can be operated with the ZA6 industrial robot via the company’s free and open source PathPilot ® control software. While the cost, cycle-time, and quality benefits are many, truly lights-out production has historically been limited to large manufacturers.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sources: Top (left-right): Best Tool & Engineering; Cimatron and PTI Engineered Plastics Bottom (left-right): Oakley Sunglasses; Alpine Advanced Materials The Lowdown on Guided Ejection Systems Learn more about guided ejection systems in terms of when, where, how and why to use them to benefit you as the moldmaker.

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3D printing Sourcing Cycle time Prototype  52

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Source (All images) | Molded Precision Components and MPC Advanced Machining Who is MPC Advanced Machining? Capabilities include 2D & 3D design, in-house 3D printing, FEA, Mold flow analysis, CNC, EDM and precision grinding Delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions for ultra-tight tolerance components.

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Cycle time Automotive Lead Time 3D printing 52

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 3, 2025

Digital technology is advancing and finding its place in the manufacturing industry, ultimately providing benefits in the physical world from shorter cycle times and reduced downtime to improved part quality and lower energy consumption. Digital Technologies AI, AR/VR and digital twins were all prominent across the show floor.

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Automation Cycle time 3D printing Robotics 60

21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 15, 2021

A good strategy is to source products and materials from more than one supplier and spread them out over different countries and locales to minimize production delays. An alternative is a business could look at additive manufacturing to 3D print parts and supplies it needs onsite. Image credit: Panumas Yanuthai/Shutterstock.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bottleneck 3D printing Warehousing 52

Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

Morris also lists medical/lab processes, CNC machining, 3D printing and cobot applications as growth areas for motion control. Typically, electrically-driven actuators are used when no air source is available, the application requires more than two positions or you require dynamic control of speed or force,” he explains.

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Robotics Robotics Function Automotive 64

Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

milling, hobbing and grinding) in one machine and systems that use a sub-spindle or multiple axes to machine parts in a single setup to reduce cycle time and minimize geometric and shape defects. .” As examples, Wigington cites turning centers that combine multiple operations (e.g.,

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing Warehousing 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This helps manufacturers automate programming by applying their own standard CNC programming, inspection path methods, tools and program templates, and ensures that correct revisions of parts are programmed and measured on the shop floor, creating one source of data for the digital manufacturing process. Courtesy: DMG Mori, Siemens.

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Function 3D printing Additive manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Additionally, there is growing interest in additive manufacturing (3D printing), which is gaining traction for producing complex, lightweight components, especially in aerospace and defence industries. The Ace Micromatic Group has been a sig nificant source of inspiration for me, ever since I joined in 1999. Personal Insights 1.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Smart manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Like other 3D printing technologies, AM offers higher design freedom than machining or forming metals, plastics or composites themselves, easily printing geometries that are impossible or extremely costly to achieve with conventional manufacturing technologies. For injection molds, PCS Co. Photo Credit: PCS Co. Fraser, Mich.,

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Cycle time Lead Time 52

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality. Cooling is a critical process for plastic injection molds, affecting both cycle time and final part quality, Cimatron notes, but is especially challenging for complex parts when using traditional drilling and milling methods.

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3D printing Cycle time Automation Additive manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2023

Additive Manufacturing Metal 3D Printing Series Introduces Industrial Speed, Performance for Mold Production Photo Credit: Xact Metal Aiming to bring affordable metal 3D printing to small- to medium-sized companies and decentralize metal 3D printing, Xact Metal announces the launch of the XM300G series of affordable mid-size metal 3D printers.

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3D printing Control Algorithm Function Aerospace 98

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

Most of these molds use modern hot gating systems to reduce customer cycle time and decrease scrap. We also have a new project manager who sources software and updates our standard operating procedures. We mainly produce Class 101 tooling for the medical, consumer and automotive industries.

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3D printing Prototype  Automotive Cycle time 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Pressure Tester is portable and requires no power source, as the tests are performed manually. Temperature Control Unit Enables Cycle Time Cuts Photo Credit: Frigel North America Inc. The cut in total cycle time is accomplished thanks to the reduction of the cooling time only. Globeius Inc.

3D printing 52

3D printing Cycle time Fit Sourcing 52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

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.

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Prototype  Lead Time Automation 3D printing 59

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Some key developments include: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing for Metal) Impact on Efficiency : 3D printing of metal parts enables the creation of complex and optimized geometries that were previously difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional cutting methods.

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3D printing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing 59

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 9, 2025

This list represents committed exhibitors as of the time of publication. Get To Know Plastixs LLC Source | Plastixs Plastixs increases productivity and optimizes efficiency by eliminating small issues that can result in big problems. It has welded, textured and engraved 3D printed molds with consistent, high-quality results.

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3D printing Sourcing Cycle time Function 69

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Source | DMS 3D-Printed Hot Runner Nozzles Yield Consistent Temperature Profile Selective laser melting (SLM) metal 3D printing, combined with artificial intelligence (AI) produce DMS Monolith hot runner nozzles, tailored precisely to part and process specifications. Source | Incoe Corp. Trumpf Inc.

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3D printing Sourcing Process control Artificial Intelligence 52

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. Read the complete article online at: [link] Dynamic Tool Corporation – Creating the Team to Move Moldmaking Into the Future Source | Dynamic Tool Corp.

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Sourcing 3D printing Quality Management System Cycle time 52