How to decide between integrated CAD and CAM or an optimized, stand-alone program for each department. Recent years have seen a number of articles on the benefits of closer integration of CAD and CAM. Of course, integrated CAD/CAM systems from a sing

Advanced off-line inspection software speeds up mold manufacturing and assembly for aerospace giant. Developing and refining the advanced processes for its manufacturing and assembly operation is no small task for Irvine, CA-based Coast Composites, I

The managing director at Formentechnik Bayreuth says the precision offered by Fanucs Robocut Alpha-1iE machine allows for the production of complex tools . High-precision injection moulding and custom-made tools for plastics processing are the specia

certain guidelines. The demand of protective packaging in the US is predicted to increase 4.5% per year and to reach to $6.4 billion in 2018. In addition to an rising in manufacturing output, protective packaging demand growth in the manufacturing mar

EDM has helped UK tool and mould maker ND Precision stay at the top of their game. The company discusses using System 3R machines to make tooling for complex plastics parts. Precision Shenzhen toolmakers ND Precision Produ cts of Barnstaple, Devon, f

Even those who run high-performance moulding systems want to cut their electric bills. Hot runner supplier HRS Flow says it worked with a mould er to lower the shops energy costs for a food packaging product. Market demands for systems with increasing

To understand the importance of hot runner controls, you need to examine how they actually control temperature, processing implications and mold design considerations. Improved hot runner temperature control can provide a competitive advantage. Consu

A joint project between three German injection molding companies has created a temperature control system in which CO2 replaces H20, according to supplier gwk. Brand-new perspectives and possibilities are offered by dynamic temperature control using

Under the hot molten alloy, semi-solid alloy scouring, and maintain a pressurized working under the state of aluminum alloy casting dies after a period of use,the protection layer on the surface of the general will form a mesh micro crack, crack and

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - According to statistics compiled by Gasgoo.com (Chinese), a total of 20.19 million passenger automobiles were sold in China in 2015, representing year-on-year growth of 9.6%. Sales growth rates for foreign-affiliated joint ven

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - 2015 marked the second year Changan Automobile ranked as the best-performing domestic own brand passenger automobile manufacturer, leading its competitors by a large margin. However, despite the over 30% year-on-year sales gro

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai) - According to statistics compiled by Gasgoo.com (Chinese), a total of 2.17 million passenger automobiles were sold in China in the month of January. While that figure represents year-on-year growth of 12.0%, it is 8.5% less tha