Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Mould Tools",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Precision bench gauge is flexibly configurable from
Bowers Metrology UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "A bench gauge system solved a measuring problem for a precision mould maker as the extremely flexible gauge can be configured for many internal and external measuring tasks to micron
accuracy".
The same day,
we featured the news release Designing and manufacturing mould tools from
Smithers Rapra: "'The Mould Design Guide' provides an in-depth guide to the design and manufacture of moulding tooling and highlights design practice that allows production to make an acceptable profit".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Delcam
concerning its CADCAM software at Oscor Inc
- take a look at CAD/CAM reduces products' time to market
which says: "In prototyping and producing medical components, a company said that its CAD/CAM software enables it to often go from prototype to production in a matter of days, producing tooling in-house".
Take a look also at the news release from Vero International Software, Latest CAD/CAM speeds up prototyping,
as well as Micro-machining centre simplifies mould making from Deckel Grinders,
and Power press and mould tools repaired in-situ from Rofin-Baasel UK.
See also:
Latest tooling fends off moulds competition
(November 2007)
Making use of the latest tooling developments - as well as machine tools - have helped a UK mould and die maker to compete with overseas tool makers
Simulate plastics injection moulding warpage
(October 2007)
Simulation software for plastics injection moulding features a user friendly interface, short model preparation/calculation times and covers filling analysis and warpage calculations
News on the Plasma electrolytic oxidation - mould tools from Keronite
(September 2007)
Plasma electrolytic oxidation enables aluminium to be used as a replacement for expensive steel tools by improving the durability and the release properties of the surface
3D modelling/programming boost tool and die
(July 2007)
By introducing 3D technology - design modelling and programming - a UK tool and die maker said that these changes have developed the company's competitiveness in a very tough market
Cherry enters bespoke keyboard market
(June 2007)
Devlin Electronics appointed as customisation partner by Cherry Electrical Products
News on the Compact housing lifter, plastics mould tools from DMS Diemould Service
(June 2007)
To improve the undercut release of plastics mouldings, a compact housing lifter avoids having to use complicated angled machining and shortens injection moulding cycles
Wire EDM cycle times reduced by 25%
(June 2007)
In selecting new wire-EDM machine tools, a UK mould tool maker devised a complex workpiece, on which speed, accuracy and surface finish were judged; the EDMs purchesed reduce cycle times 25%
Injection-moulded and sub-assembly solutions
(June 2007)
From its manufacturing facilities at Hereford, A K Industries (AKI) has been providing technically demanding, injection-moulded component and sub-assembly solutions to more than 50 industries
Pre-toughened stainless steel bolster supplied
(June 2007)
A Sussex toolmaker has ordered specially machined bolsters from DMS-Diemould for high profile injection mould tools, including a pre-toughened stainless steel bolster
Value injection-mouldings - concept to production
(May 2007)
A K Industries adds value to technical mouldings from concept to production, providing technically demanding, injection-moulded components and sub-assembly solutions to more than 50 industries
High speed VMC raises productivity five-fold
(April 2007)
Looking for a modern vertical machining centre that could improve production of injection moulding tools, a UK company sought one that offered rigidity, high speed machining and technical support
High speed/performance milling machines bought
(March 2007)
Mould and toolmaker has acquired high-speed and high-performance 5-axis milling machines to increase its productivity and maintain ia competitive advantage
Latest CNC turning ups blow mould productivity
(February 2007)
A long-bed lathe is helping a manufacturer of blow moulds to increase its productivity and maintain its competitive advantage by reducing set-up time for turning complex cavities
Good design cuts packaging costs
(February 2007)
As packaging volumes rise, material costs are critical. Mason Pinder tool designers can help companys achieve cost benefits
Nnanoscale machining project for SME firms
(February 2007)
University collaboration in a 'nanoscale' machining project will have a macro payback
Mould tools and mouldings for medical equipment
(December 2006)
The console housing and service trolley mould tools and mouldings for PlasmaJet, a new neutral plasma coagulator being developed by Plasma Surgical, are being manufactured by Midas Pattern
EU project to provide faster and cheaper moulds
(November 2006)
EU KnowEDM project aims to improve European tool making and precision engineering competitiveness by achieving 35% average cost reduction while cutting lead-times by up to 50%
EDM technology and consultation win purchase
(November 2006)
Investment by a mould and die maker in an advanced, high performance, die-sinking EDM was determined by the supplier's help in reducing lead times and raising cost competitiveness
Automatic Hole Drilling with iges files
(October 2006)
Traditionally 2D drilling was left to the machine programmers on the shop floor 3, 4 and 5 axes being the areas concentrated on with the majority of CAM systems today
EDM automation raises moulds throughput
(October 2006)
Automating EDM processes will mean a mould maker can increase productivity and work throughput, running machines continuously and unattended - overnight and at the weekends
Advanced CNC millers improve mould flexibility
(September 2006)
A UK injection mould tool specialist has recently invested in a high-speed milling machine and a high-performance milling machine to increase capacity and overall manufacturing flexibility
Medical multi-cavity dies machined by EDM
(September 2006)
Supplying single and multiple cavity tooling for the injection moulding machines is a 'groundbreaking' die sink EDM, installed in a UK medical and technical moulder, producing mcro-moulds
News on the Wittmann and Regad - thin wall mould tools from Wittmann UK
(September 2006)
Plastics automation and materials handling equipment supplier Wittmann has expanded in-mould labelling activities with the acquisition of Regad, a specialized toolmaker of thin walled parts
Bolster plates used in injection mould tooling
(September 2006)
Xplora Mould Tools specialises in the design and manufacture of Injection Mould Tooling, for which it uses DMS-Diemould bolster plates and many other standard ancillaries
EDM and 5-axis HSM focus on medical machining
(September 2006)
Producer of EDM systems and 5-axis CNC high speed milling machines and machining centres will be staging a 'Medical Open House' at its UK company during October, 2006
Aluminium mould tooling research results given
(September 2006)
An anodised aluminium injection mould in a two-year EU-funded thermoplastics moulding research programme performed close to the standard of the steel one - among other surprises
Milling tough Ni and Cr alloy steel moulds
(August 2006)
A 66mm diameter button cutter and a 25mm diameter ball nose cutter for finishing routines are successfully machining 25% Cr and 20% Ni heat-resistant tool steel moulds (male and female)
Twin wire EDM improves part accuracy, finish
(August 2006)
In just under three months a twin wire EDM has had a dramatic impact on a company's performance and productivity - providing improved part accuracy and superior surface finish
News on the Brass inserts for mould tools from Spirol Industries
(August 2006)
A range of brass inserts intended to be placed in a plastics mould prior to plastics injection can be used in applications where torque and pull-out/through resistance are required
Cheap moulds - UK toolmakers should compete
(August 2006)
While countries such as China can offer very tempting alternatives to manufacturing in the UK, said Omega Plastics, having highly complex tools made 1000s of miles away from use is not viable
Die-sinking EDM drastically cuts machining times
(July 2006)
EDM die-sinking machine produces complex hexagonal shapes onto parts used in the oil/gas sector in under 25 min compared with 1h 40min needed to do the same work on older machines
Precision engineers buy latest wire EDM
(July 2006)
Precision engineering specialist has invested in the latest wire EDM to manufacture high-precision and complex mould and press tools destined for use in the medical and electrical sectors
Assembly fixtures, tooling designed and built
(July 2006)
A widely experienced engineering company handles full size styling and engineering mock ups, environmental cubes, assembly fixtures and tooling for prototype and production parts
CNC plus vacuum casting make low volume products
(July 2006)
Incorporating CNC and vacuum casting technology, a process provides a low-cost answer for small volume products' low volume production - the CNC machining used to produce master patterns