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3D modelling to be demonstrated at Indian show
Mould design software, that updates injection mould designers to methods based on 3D computer modelling, will be demonstrated at Diemould India exhibition to be held in Mumbai during February. Brochure available
News from Delcam ( 4 February 2004)
Local CNC programming and ethernet cuts machining
User application article Local CNC programming facilities and Ethernet communications with machine tools helps a mould maker to complete in 6 hours machining which previously would have taken 15 hours.
News from NC Graphics (Cambridge) (23 January 2004)
Diamond compounds provide more surface coverage
Diamond compounds, specifically designed for mould polishing, provide more surface coverage and improved impregnation of lapping tools. The products are also oil soluble.
News from Engis (UK) (20 January 2004)
Plastics moulder moves to true five-axis machining
User application article Wanting to move from the 'teach and learn' programming approach, changing its CAM software supplier has allowed Durham-based ESP Plastics to move over to true five-axis machining. Brochure available
News from Delcam ( 8 January 2004)
Mould and die CAD/CAM adapted for stone cutting
User application article CAD/CAM software developed for the plastics injection die and mould industry has been skilfully adapted to help create the stonework designs for a national memorial.
News from Vero International Software (10 December 2003)
Electron beam produces mirror finish die surfaces
Electron beam system operating in an argon purged chamber produces mirror-smooth mould and die surfaces in a few minutes, with tolerances in the picametre range, says the manufacturer.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (19 November 2003)
Software slashes development time for model maker
User application article Replacing its previous mixture of software with Delcam's Power Solution has enabled Korea's Academy Plastic Model Co to reduce significantly the time taken to develop new model kits Brochure available
News from Delcam (24 October 2003)
Simulation satisfies mould designers' needs
Software simulation tools check manufacturing feasibility and provide detailed predictions about all phases of part and mould design, manufacturing and resulting part quality.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (10 September 2003)
CAM software sharpens umbrella competition
User application article Advanced CAM software has enabled an umbrella manufacturer to machine 3D forms directly into the tool - it has eliminated hand finishing and reduced the number of EDM electrodes needed.
News from NC Graphics (Cambridge) (11 August 2003)
Toolmaker of the year produces 96-cavity moulds
User application article Moldflow congratulates Avenue Mould on winning the Plastics and Rubber Weekly 'Toolmaker of the Year' Award; the company was the first Irish toolmaker to produce 96-cavity moulds.
News from Moldflow (Europe) ( 5 August 2003)
Plastics moulding software 3D capability enhanced
Version 4.1 of Moldflow Plastics Insight, features enhancements in 3D capability, pre- and post-processing productivity improvements, new simulation capabilities and new hardware support.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (24 July 2003)
Mould and die - respond quickly to demands
User application article Mould and die maker says offline programming system takes design data in various formats and helps the company to respond quickly to any programming demand and get the job up and running.
News from Pathtrace (17 July 2003)
Latest mould and die technology shown by seminar
EDM equipment supplier Agie, CADCAM developer Delcam and tooling systems specialist System 3R are to repeat their recent "From CAD to Component" seminar for mould and die makers. Brochure available
News from Delcam (24 June 2003)
Mould temperature controllers heat up quickly
Easy-to-maintain mould temperature controllers have fast and accurate heat-up time and can accurately maintain programmed temperatures.
News from Sandretto UK (27 May 2003)
Plastics mould temperature controllers widen range
By offering a range of direct and indirect cooling options, oil heaters with microprocessor control offer water heating to 90degC or oil heating to 150degC.
News from Wittmann (UK) (27 May 2003)
Moulding software shortened time-to-market
User application article Software, with seamless CAD integration, allowed the testing of every part and mould concept for manufacturing feasibility before a tool was cut, when the cost of change is minimal.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (19 May 2003)
Laser tool repair system has swivelling optic
The latest version of an off-the-shelf laser weld solution for adding metal onto worn or damaged mould tools has a novel swivelling optic that allows the beam to be tilted in 2 axes. Brochure available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 1 April 2003)
One tool makes different parts
Tooling for plastic components normally represents a high percentage of the parts costs. However, a novel key design allows different parts to be made independently within the same tool.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (20 March 2003)
Injection moulding analysis supports 3D devices
As 3D has become an integral part of mainstream applications, users who seek to achieve optimal control in 3D environments are finding new ways of working.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (17 March 2003)
Laser repairs keep moulding tools in trim
User application article Using an Nd:YAG laser to repair mould tool edges by the controlled micro-deposition of a filler material means that a rotary switch manufacturer's tooling is always ready for use. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (14 March 2003)
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