Die/Mold
Die Maker Describes Five-Day Build for Tool Urgently Needed for Coronavirus Ventilator Production
Running 11 five-axis machines simultaneously, a die maker reduced a five week lead time to just five days. Here’s how.
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One Auto Parts Supplier's Shift to Ventilators: Now Making 1000s of Parts per Week on Die Delivered in Days
GM applying its supply chain expertise to enable successes such as aiding this ventilator maker to expand sourcing for 700 parts.
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Mold Maker Announces 5-Part Coronavirus Response
Plans for protecting people and lead times alike involve not only concrete action, but also clear communication.
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Does Asia's Low-Cost Manufacturing Option Still Make Sense?
As U.S.-based companies try to stay ahead of COVID-19, global supply chains are under renewed scrutiny. Are uncertainties and delays caused by global crises worth the short-term cost savings?
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Because of the Tariff on Mold Tooling, This Indiana Mold Shop’s Business is Now Booming
U.S. molders are now buying their tooling from U.S. mold builders. Precise Tooling Solutions illustrates this, and its owner makes the case for why the tariff matters.
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Is 3D Printed Tooling a Solution for Die Casting?
After tackling the 3D printer, material and design, there's still one challenge left for Exco Engineering: convincing customers.
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Multitasking Machining Centers Double Throughput, Cut Costs
Purchasing one, then two more, multitasking machining centers has transformed the way Concours Mold Inc. builds molds.
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Waldrich Coburg's Gemini Features Wear-Free Hydrostatic Guides for Accuracy
EMO 2019: Waldrich Coburg’s Gemini is a high-rail gantry system designed to be used in the die and mold industries.
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With 3D Printing, Fixture Making Goes from the Tool Room to the CAD Room
For Ira Green Inc., fixture design and iteration used to take days, even weeks at times, and at a high cost per fixture. With a 3D printer, the shop’s entire process has changed, drastically increasing efficiency and cost effectiveness.
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3 Advantages of Using Pulsed Laser Welding for Mold Repair
Compared to TIG welding, pulsed laser-welding technology is said to enable faster overall mold repair time while maintaining higher metal hardness.
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