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Five-Axis CAM Strategies Cut Cycle Time for Two Shops

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Source: Open Mind Technologies A Tale of Two Facilities With a skilled workforce of over 850 employees spanning 14 manufacturing facilities across the Northeast U.S. Over time, Evans Industries has invested in several five-axis DMG MORI machine tools to maintain the tolerances needed for parts like this aluminum structure.

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Mold Cooling – Hot Spots

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They function most efficiently when positioned vertically, with the heat source (hot plastic) at the bottom and cooling at the top. For example, I once had to improve the cycle time, dimensional stability and appearance of a part made from PPSU. The image above depicts a heat pipe.

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Realtime Robotics Optimization system for workcell motion planning wins IERA recognition

Robotics Business Review

Source: Realtime Robotics While conventional manufacturing involves robots working along a well-defined production line, software can enable multiple robots to work together more closely without collision for more complex and flexible processes. The Optimization system generates motion plans and avoids collisions in multi-robot workcells.

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Stratom develops airworthy material handling system for USSOCOM

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Source: Stratom Stratom Inc. today announced that it is developing a “unique, small-form-factor material handling system.” “These unique capabilities enhance cargo operations while reducing fuel waste and minimizing cycle times for military personnel.”

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What Really Happens Inside a Micro Mold Cavity

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Source (All images) | Mold Hotrunner Solutions (MHS), Westfall Technik There is a growing demand for injection-molded micro parts, which is closely linked to the ongoing miniaturization of medical devices, electronic circuit boards, connectors, hearing aids, bio-absorbable implants and precision healthcare devices.

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Formlabs Desktop 3D Printer Offers Reliable, Rapid Print Speeds

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The Form 4 is a fast, reliable 3D printer for professionals, delivering most parts in under two hours. Source: Business Wire Formlabs ’ Form 4 and Form 4B are the company’s new flagship resin 3D printer sets. It completes most prints in under two hours and small parts in minutes of cycle time.

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Soft Skills Prove a Sharp Edge in Plastics Manufacturing

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” These companies and their support network form a manufacturing ecosystem, but many of these companies specialize in metal, not plastic. Retention Above All Material sourcing became a universal challenge in the aftermath of the pandemic, affecting East Coast Precision just as much as other shops. We have Sikorsky.