There are numerous problems that can be caused by improper venting: Short shots, carbonisations and cracks in the finished part are only a few. Alternative venting valves can help overcome standard mould venting limitations and improve mould performance.

For modern components for tool and mould making it is not enough to just do their job. Nowadays they have to fulfill a number of requirements. A co-operation between Hasco and a Danish customer was able to proof that two particular components from Hasco go this extra mile.

As a precision manufacturer at the high end of its sector, Eropräzisa makes no compromises with its milling tools. This is why, for the last few years, it has decided to commit to using the MMC Hitachi Tool range of tools for 'hard milling' operations, i.e., machining after the heat treatment process.

Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik has long been a leading supplier to the world's mechanical engineering industries. Recently the company decided it wanted to increase sales to mould shops. Managing Director Klaus Winkler discusses the reasons for the interest in the sector.

Czech Republic-based Tirad, a locally owned and operated specialist in custom bases and plates for injection moulds, said it can machine parts weighing up to 6,000 kg.

Manufacturing mould tools with a weight of 19 tons does not mean that the milling is less complex than with smaller tools. When German-based Pestel Pur Kunststofftechnik reached the limits of their CAM programming in difficult areas, they had to look for an alternative and turned to Solidcam.

Delivery times for the unit are quick due to easy availability of parts, according to the manufacturer.

Turkey – Mould base manufacturer Tekis said it will begin 5-axis machining by November with its new processing centre, which has travels of 2,200 x 2,400 x 800 mm, and a capacity of 8,000 kg.

The company’s 5-station mould is said to be the first ever tool of this type in the world. It produces a thick, three-material part in only 15 sec.

The Chinese die and mould industry will meet in June at Die & Mould China. The industry, which was once known for its cheap and low quality products, has come a long way and able to compete on a global scale.