http://www.moldmakermag.comCompetitive Mold Maker by Makinoen-usMon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTTue, 05 May 2026 15:52:13 GMTgyro Feed Writer 0.360Copyright 2026 Makinohttp://www.moldmakermag.com/images/favicon.pnghttp://www.moldmakermag.comhttp://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/how-to-maintain-wire-edm/What are the best ways to clean wire electrical discharge machines (EDMs)? See Brian’s advice…Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_883http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/invest-in-die-mold-automation/Business is booming across the aerospace, automotive and white goods industries. Demand for tools to produce their products is expected to outstrip North American capacity for at least another 24 months.Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_884http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/edm-probing-for-improved-speed-accuracyManufacturers and shops of all sizes use probing technologies to reduce part setup time and validate accuracy for a wide variety of applications for wir...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_886http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/improve-wire-edm-with-coated-wire/Special exterior coating on wire for electrical discharge machining (EDM) enhances the wire’s capability of handling higher machining power without brea...Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_888http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/mill-automation-mold-making/Robots load and unload tooling and workpiece fixtures in three manufacturing cells, feeding nine machines, including a graphite mill, vertical mills, and sinker and wire electrical discharge machines (EDMs).Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_890http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/mold-making-5-axis-d200z-vmc/The Makino D200Z 5-axis vertical machining center conquers the complexities of multifaceted, contoured 3-D geometries with precision, full 5-axis machining capabilities.Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_885http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/super-geometric-intelligence/Super Geometric Intelligence 5 (SGI.5), the latest evolution of Makino's advanced motion control, enhances the performance of machining centers in complex contoured, 3-D tool, die and mold applications.Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_889http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/high-speed-hardmilling-delivers-profitability/“Faster, better, lower cost—pick two.” It’s a pervasive phrase expressed across a wide range of industries and markets, but is it necessarily true? Acco...Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_882http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/advanced-sinker-edm-machine-technology/Visiting WET in Sun Valley, Calif., is not like walking into a typical machine shop. Yes, there are mills, lathes, grinders and EDMs. But they’re just...Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_878http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/pronetconnex-industrial-internet-of-things/Makino’s new ProNetConneX offers manufacturers a built-in, instant on-ramp to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), with secure connectivity to toda...Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_877http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/advanced-mold-manufacturing-imts-2016/The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) proved again to be the place to discover the latest solutions for advanced mold manufacturing...Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_870http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/mold-making-with-production-mindset/The FCS system, in particular, has enabled shops to reduce setup times of complex applications from hours to as little as 15 minutes.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_858http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/precision-vertical-milling-machines/The F5 proved to be a highly efficient solution for precision hard-milling applications, as well as complex electrode production, thanks to Accedes investment in the optional graphite package.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_853http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/vertical-machining-centers-deliver-precision/Training during implementation of the F5s helped the Franchino team to take an advanced engineering perspective of their processes, giving them accurate information to calculate feeds, speeds, depths of cut and chip loads.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_854http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/innovation-mold-precision-mold-machining/Sales increased from $2 million in 2012 to $6.5 million projected for 2016. This resulted from increased throughput and also the new capability to produce lens molds for automotive and other applications.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_855http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/sinker-EDMs-for-large-workpieces/SuperSpark IV technology is especially effective on rib or drafted electrodes and, when combined with HyperCut settings, can reduce total machining time by up to 50 percent.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_856http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/pro6-cnc-control-system/The new Makino Professional 6 (Pro6) CNC control system fulfills these needs and accelerates productivity for machine shops and tool, die and mold makers.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_857http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/bringing-production-mentality-to-custom-mold-making/Build-A-Mold was facing the challenge of applying a production system to their custom mold making, to improve capacity on a CNC machine and improve EDM workflow.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_821http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/time-to-invest-in-automated-mold-manufacturing/Advancements in automated mold manufacturing technologies have expanded considerably over the last decade to accommodate high-mix production demands.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_822http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/mold-manufacturing-with-production-methods/TK Mold can produce more custom molds for the automotive industry because of how the a61nx and the modular clamping work together to significantly speed up mold manufacturing.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_823http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/using-smart-data-to-transform-your-business/Improving revenue per full-time employees and increasing throughput are a few examples of the improvements mold makers of any size can experience by analyzing the right data.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_824http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/wire-edm-maintenance/If wire EDM maintenance is neglected operational issues occur including wire breaks, slow cutting speeds, poor accuracy results and unreliable automatic wire threading.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_825http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/wire-edm-slug-removal/There are several different techniques for wire EDM slug removal or detainment, but these methods will vary based upon the material type and size.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_826http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/millutensil-spotting-press/Using a spotting press keeps the mathematical shape of the mold contours intact so molds can be repaired easily and identical replacement components can be made and swapped out.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_827http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/waters-corporation-measures-competitive-edge-with-precision-micro-machining-center/When your competitive edge depends on being first to get products to market, research and development (R&D) must happen quickly and often. For Waters Corporation...Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_420http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/precision-cnc-machining-hardmilling/Fallbrook Technologies is using innovative precision CNC machining and hardmilling techniques to revolutionize the bicycle transmission industry. Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_300http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/mold-manufacturing-processLearn the story behind how CS Tool Engineering has achieved superior results and industry awards for taking mold manufacturing to the next level.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_303http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/10-tips-building-optimizing-website/At least 60 percent of the sales process happens prior to a sales engagement. This means your company website is likely to be the first place visitors encounter your brand when they are searching for a product or service.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_384http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/D800Z-large-part-production/Makino’s newest 5-axis machining centers provides sustained dynamic precision and accuracy when it comes to large part production and precision part machining.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_387http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/high-performance-hard-milling/NS Tool features a new line of endmills that provide manufacturers with superior capabilities in high-performance hard milling.Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_393http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/sinker-edm-machines-drive-innovation/Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_340http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/machine-canter-reliability-profitability-holland-molds/Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_411http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/high-performance-machining-evolution-at-batesville/Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_413http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/precision-hardmilling-and-edm-at-fairway/Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_304http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/precison-mold-making-custom-mold-design/Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_305http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/automated-mold-manufacturing/Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_313http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/wire-edm-technology/Makino’s new rust-preventive technology for water-based wire EDM machines eliminates manual cleaning time and improves part quality to maximize profit in unattended, long-run-time wire EDM processes.Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_288http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/vertical-machining-centers-large-workpiece-manufacturing/Big die and mold components may test most machines’ work-weight capacity and pose a unique dilemma for high-speed machining techniques and the accuracy capability of a traditional large vertical machine.Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_289http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/automated-hard-milling/Streamlining a die/mold manufacturing process can be accomplished through automation, enabling companies to increase throughput.Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_312http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/f5-5xr/Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_247http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/ram-edm-machinery/Makino's latest Ram EDM machinery, the new EDAF series, features a new mechanical design for increased rigidity and reduced thermal distortion, ideal for manufacturers facing uncontrolled thermal environments and long hours of unattended burning.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_77http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/contour-machining/The F5 vertical machining center provides stiffness and rigidity for chatter-free cutting, agility for high-speed hardmilling, accuracies for tight-tolerance blends and matches typical of complex, 3-D contoured geometry associated with modern die/mold applications.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_79http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/hardmilling-cavalier-tool/When times are tough, there's only one way for manufacturers to come out ahead of the rest: by being aggressive and forward thinking in their business planning and investments.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_315http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/redoe-mold/Justifying large investments in machining equipment is a difficult but necessary task that all manufacturers encounter in their mission to remain competitive.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_61http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/omega-tool-corporation/The a81 has also shown dramatic improvements in accuracy and surface finish quality. By using a fixture coordinate system (FCS) with Makino’s control software, Omega Tool is able to ensure improved accuracy during setup operations.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_62http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/lens-tool-surface-finishing/With ever-increasing global competition and a shrinking manufacturing market, small job shops are under a lot of pressure.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_63http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/compaction-tooling/Powdered metal compacting is a unique process in which fine-grain metal powder is placed into a cavity and compressed under high pressures to form a net shape part. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_64http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/makino-mpmax/The ability to connect multiple machines on a single network to a centralized computer has enabled manufacturers to retrieve, store and analyze high volumes of data in real time.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_71http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/a61nx/Makino's new a61nx horizontal machining center provides mold manufacturers with the capabilities necessary to significantly improve productivity through reduced setups, secondary machine operations, polishing, fitting and spotting.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_75http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/machining-mold-applications/Makino's MCC-VG Series of horizontal machining centers are designed to streamline the machining and processing of large dies and molds.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_76http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/high-performance-machining-capabilities/A key to Ultradent’s success has been the establishment of an internal mold shop. This shop works hand-in-hand with the company’s R&D engineering group, developing prototypes internally with turnaround times as short as two days.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_66http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/micromachining/Market needs in micromachining are becoming more demanding as applications shrink in size but increase in complexity.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_68http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/hi-tech-mold-engineering/In today's tough economy, manufacturers face increasing pressure to cut costs and find every possible efficiency to stay competitive.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_316http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/reduce-jig-grinding/Fineblanking is a unique manufacturing process, whereby millions of very accurate stamped parts can quickly be produced. The process to fineblank is not easy, however, so only a select few attempt it.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_309http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/graphite-cutting/Walk into any die/mold shop and you'll likely find dedicated machines for wet and dry hardmilling and graphite milling, three common operations. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_70http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/micromachining-showcase/A V22 equipped with a 0.050 mm diameter drill was used to machine 61 individual 0.002-inch micro holes into a flat 0.020-inch-thick 303 stainless steel plate.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_73http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/five-axis-version-of-v33i/The V33i platform provides extreme dynamic accuracy for long hours of continuous hardmilling, and the new 5-axis capability provides for reduced part setups and extreme accuracy in contoured shapes.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_80http://www.moldmakermag.com/product-spotlight/v33i/The Makino V33i hardmilling vertical machining center was released in March of 2008 and designed as an update to the popular V33.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_82http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/medical-molding-with-the-silicone-professionals/The company often works with medical design engineers from the part design stage to create the necessary molding, production, and inspection process until the part is fully produced and tested.Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_141http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/seeing-the-bigger-picture-at-innovative-mold/Innovative Mold of Washington, Mich., stays ahead by cutting and shooting molds in their shop, allowing them to understand the entire molding process.Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_143http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/makino-hqsf/Makino's HQSF uses an environmentally safe powder additive that is mixed with the dielectric fluid to improve electrical conductivity for more consistent discharging.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_139http://www.moldmakermag.com/articles/employees-drive-innovation-at-walker-forge/By embracing new technologies, Walker Forge is able to provide customers with high-quality forgings by producing its own dies quickly and accurately.Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTMoldMaker_145