Germany – Measuring tools can be a time-consuming task which cannot be neglected without compromising the quality of a company’s products.

Poland - Kowary-based mould maker C-Form is relying on Meusburger’s expertise in standard parts as well as the company’s H-1000 clamping system, which helped C-Form to significantly minimise clamping times and increase machining precision.

USA – A focus on mould operating temperature and welding effects will help determine the right aluminium alloy for future mould builds. By Matt Kaye, vice president, sales and marketing from Clinton Aluminum, USA.

UK – Veker Extrusions and Gaskets provides high quality seals and jointing solutions for many industry sectors. The company’s decision to invest in an advanced CNC wire EDM machine from Excetek made the supplier more flexible and efficient.

France – The debate between graphite and copper as the best EDM electrode material to use has been long-standing. Many argue that graphite is the preferred material while others stand firm with their preference for copper. Poco Graphite completed a test to find out.

Germany – A look at the misinformation that prevents mouldmakers from taking advantage of 5-axis machining strategies to shorten total machining times. By Michael Cope, Senior Applications Engineer from Hurco

Like in many other companies, the idea of implementing 3D printing into the production process was first met with scepticism at Pankl Racing System. However, the company was able to save a considerable amount of money in less then a year after buying the first 3D printer.

The VQ end mills range from Mitsubishi Materials, designed especially for high performance machining of difficult to cut materials such as titanium, Inconel and stainless steels, has been expanded to include 2 new types.

USA – Millstar has introduced an aluminium milling cutter line for precise cutting tool solutions.

The IMX series from Mitsubishi Carbide is said to combine solid carbide and indexable end mills to enable security and rigidity close to that of a solid-type end mill.