Have your tooling costs been rising? If so, you are not alone. Why? Because one of the most important materials in modern machining has become multiple times more expensive. The material is tungsten ...

Molds are often the limiting factor in developing the most cost-effective plastic parts. Take a look at new developments in mold materials to make sure you’re getting the most possible from a tool. In ...

Plastics processors are automating the fabrication of steel tooling to reduce lead times, costs and labor shortages. San Francisco-based Mantle Inc., a metal 3D printing company focused only on ...

Modular dies significantly reduce initial capital costs by lowering material and machining expenses. Quick-change inserts enable rapid changeovers, decreasing downtime and increasing overall equipment ...

In the next 18 months, Harbour Results Inc. expects 30 percent of all North American manufacturers to close, with 10-15 percent of those being mold and die shops. "We told tool shops last year they ...

ASC 360 ( Property, Plant, and Equipment ) regulates recognition, measurement, depreciation, and impairment of long-lived serviceable property. Tooling - molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, and other special ...

EOAT interoperability challenges stem from hardware and software differences as mounting profiles, tool sizes and communication protocols vary significantly between robot brands, requiring custom ...