The more a cutting edge is tangentially engaged during milling, the faster the machining. LMT Tools has found a solution for radial cutters that ensures significantly shorter throughput times and better surface quality. What exactly is behind the increase in performance and where are radial cutters used?

Creating expos, building upon existing ones, differentiating oneself from the competition and maintaining high standards are all aspects of a successful show. I rcently spoke with two representatives of Messe Stuttgart about what lies at the heart of Moulding Expo 2019.

The positive geometry of the Double Z inserts for the WSX series takes face milling to a new level of usability with 8 cutting edges. The geometry also produces low cutting resistance, making it ideal for all types of machines, from low power through to heavy duty types. This level of cutting resistance is only usually associated with conventional single sided positive inserts and allows end users to increase machine utilization.

Chip removal speed is a key parameter. Parts weighing over 100 kg could be made from blocks of aluminium weighing four tonnes or more, which means that 97.5% of the material has to be removed.

Compared to conventional stamping, fineblanking offers many benefits. It is more and more often chosen, as the smooth cut eliminates the need for reworking.

The latest release of Visi by Vero Software includes new features, that - according to the company - give users additional speed and quality throughout their design and machining processes.

Regardless of rapid developments in materials technologies, die and mould makers still rely heavily on tool steel. Rolf Krusenbaum, sales director for plastic mould steels at Deutsche Edelstahlwerke, notes that another type of steel has been expanding its market footprint.

France - French multinational, Schneider Electric, is epitomising the ‘Factory of the Future’ concept and has incorporated 3D printing technology across its manufacturing operations. This has seen the company slash the cost of producing injection mould inserts used for prototyping designs by up to 90%.

US – Milacron Holdings, industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry, has announced that its DME product brand, specialising in mould components, moulding supplies and industrial supplies, has partnered with Linear AMS (a Moog Company) to offer metal 3D printed conformal cooling products.

Boring deep holes presents a special challenge for tools. With large length-to-depth ratios, the process has to be optimally planned, especially for hardened steel. Required is a combination of high process speed and top boring precision, journalist Bernhard Kuttkat reports.