Tool & Die / Moldmaking

News • February 2, 2019

Automated die machining boosts manufacturing capacity

Today, the WMF Group, which was founded in 1853 as Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer and has been part of the French SEB Group since 2016, represents the best in cooking, drinking and dining. More than 2,200 employees at the Geislingen headquarters and the nearby Hayingen plant alone are engaged in the development and production of high-quality cookware and cooking knives.

Articles • August 9, 2018 • Ken Schnepf

CTE Salary Survey results analyzed

Industry experts identify drivers behind increases in salaries and benefits.n

Articles • August 8, 2018

CTE’s Biennial Salary Survey: The results are in

Our 2018 survey shows that the incomes of metalworking professionals are rising.

Articles • March 15, 2018

Moldmakers tout benefits of aluminum molds for production

The use of aluminum molds for production molding applications is the "biggest trend I'm seeing in moldmaking," said a longtime manufacturer of cutting tools.

News • September 14, 2017 • Michael C. Anderson

Expertise, new technology shared at Makino’s Die/Mold Technology Expo

The first day of Makino Corp.'s two-day 2017 Die/Mold Technology Expo included technology seminars, economic prognosticators, and demonstrations on more than 23 state-of-the-art machines at the company's U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. The company also unveiled a new vertical machining center for true 5-axis continuous processing.

Articles • April 26, 2017 • Alan Richter

Micromachining: The art and science of micro-moldmaking

Three primary elements play a heightened role when machining molds for plastic injection molding of microparts compared to moldmaking for the macro realm: part size, feature size and dimensional tolerances.

Articles • March 10, 2017 • Evan Jones Thorne

Hybrid machine tools for moldmakers

The advantages of combining additive manufacturing with finish-machining processes in a single setup are plentiful, from shorter cycle times to the ability to create complex, unlikely geometries. Because of the specific needs of their industry, moldmakers might feel left out. However, a few machine builders are filling this niche-within-a-niche.

Articles • May 1, 2016 • Michael Deren

Machinist’s Corner: Apprenticeships wanted

Lately, I haven't been hearing much about machinist apprenticeship programs. I have been hearing about vo-tech schools, as well as job shops hiring people off the street to just push buttons. Do apprenticeship programs still exist in the U.S.? The answer is "yes!"

News • January 6, 2016

OSG USA acquires IMU Dies assets, technology

OSG USA Inc., a manufacturer of taps, drills, end mills, dies and indexable cutting tools, recently acquired the assets and proprietary manufacturing technology of IMU Dies. Effective immediately, OSG becomes the exclusive source for IMU branded dies globally.

Videos • October 15, 2015

Automated mold making

Build-A-Mold credits Makino automated machining technologies with helping the custom mold shop to increase quality and profitability.

Articles • March 1, 2015 • Alan Richter

Smooth roughing

Software for high-efficiency roughing makes moldmaking faster, more efficient.

Articles • December 1, 2014 • Christopher Tate

When to turn to a turnkey solution

The Shop Technology column ponders the value that turnkey solutions may bring to the table.