Many machinists would prefer not to wrestle with taps due to the problems associated with the cutting tools. YG-1 says surrender shouldn't be an option, and the South Korean supplier outlines the concerns while offering technology to give mould makers the upper hand.

At Fakuma, Mold-Masters will present its latest developments in hot runner technology. Main focus of the presentation is on the Fusion G2 Series Hot Runner, which offers a uniform heat profile thanks to independently heated gates.

Germany - In the industry, 3D printing is seen to be offering important advantages and showing possibilities that seem to have no limits.

A German manufacturer of components for the electronics industry found that a change-over from copper to graphite electrodes also rearranged the process for mould production.

They say only a poor workman blames his tools, but selecting the proper ones isn’t always that easy. Cutting tool suppler Seco Tools (UK) Ltd offers a few tips for die and mould shops.

Germany – Continuous growth with the zeal to develop solutions has led Erdwich Zerkleinerungs-Systeme to become a well-established recycling expert positioned among top players.

The move follows a sharp rise in European sales.

Small dimensions allow the 6008-A cavity pressure sensor to find use in moulds with very limited space, according to supplier Priamus Systems Technology AG.

The pneumatically operated Z4156 ejector coupling manufactured by Strack Norma is said to provide a form-fitting connection between die-casting or injection moulding machine ejectors and the tools.

Version 2020.1 of the Hypermill CAD/CAM suite is now available. Enhancements are to programming tasks, and also to make machining quicker and simpler.