Millstar: Tech Articles
Hybrid Geometries
Why purchase redundant tooling and risk losing control of your manufacturing costs? Hybrid cutting tool geometries allow you to perform multiple machining applications with one tool.
Machining Doesn't Have To Be All Wet
Heat is a big concern when machining metal. Heat buildup can destroy the workpiece, create dimensional problems, and shorten the life of the cutting tool, which is why machining operations generally use some type of cooling fluid during the process.
The Quad Force Machining Challenge
All manufacturers in the metal machining industry face the same cutting tool dilemma.
Using High-Feed Machining Strategies To Get To Net Shape
High-feed tooling and high-feed machining could be the key factor in maximizing your shop’s roughing efficiency.
Lowering Tooling Cost By Using Low-Friction Coatings
There are many components to the mold manufacturing process, but from a cost benefit approach to productivity, tooling technology is going to yield the biggest return, and coating technology is key.
Button Cutters Reinvented
Button cutters still offer a competitive edge in many manufacturing processes, despite claims they are being phased out.
High Speed Machining Of Dies And Molds
These tips from an experienced pro will help shops take some of the mystery out of the process of high speed machining.
Die/Mold: The Leadtime Challenge
To deliver finished molds and dies in less time, mold and die shops are adopting high speed machining to eliminate steps and shorten the production cycle.
Better Production
Indexable Cutters Prove Versatile Choice For Contoured Surfaces.
High Speed Machining Of Dies And Molds (Revisited)
A new machine may not be needed - just changes in the process.
Horizontal Machining Of Molds
Machining a mold in the upright position departs from tradition, but the advantages are considerable–especially if a shop takes a systems approach.