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JUN 2014

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160 MMS June 2014 mmsonline.com AMERIMOLD 2014 June 11 - 12 Amerimold 2014 Sponsored by Gardner Business Media, Amerimold 2014 will take place June 11-12 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The annual event includes a trade show, technical conference and networking opportunities for professionals in the mold manufacturing and injection molding industries. This section previews a selection of the products that will be featured at the show. Die-Sinker eDM FeatureS SynchronizeD PulSe Generator Absolute MAchine tools inc., booth 103 Absolute Machine Tools will exhibit the Accutex DS-550CMAX die-sinker EDM featuring a dual, digital synchronized pulse generator to achieve high-resolution ser vomotors, and additional features for rigidity and accuracy in machining. The machine's working capacity is 20" × 16" × 14" in the X, Y and Z axes. The fully functional C axis can accommodate as much as 50 lbs, and can also be equipped with any commercial chuck for electrode holding. The 32" × 18" worktable accommodates workpieces measuring as large as 38" × 27" × 17" and weighing as much as 2,970 lbs. A 15" industrial-grade LCD monitor is equipped with software sup- por ting dialog options, said to simplif y programming and operation. The EDM can be equipped with shuttle and rotary automatic electrode changers or a stand- alone FANUC robot for unattended operations. Power supply options range from 60A to dual 180A generators. Additional options include a built-in C axis with 360-degree indexing, a dielec- tric cooler and a custom tooling package. Absolute Machine Tools Inc., call 800-852-7825 or visit absolutemachine.com. Five-a xiS vMc ProviDeS SPeeD, PreciSion For coMPlex MolD MachininG MAkino, booth 317 Makino will showcase its D300 five-axis vertical machining center, designed for complex, 3D contouring operations in die and mold applica- tions. From roughing to finishing, the machine enables reduced setups and cycle times and improved accuracy, even in difficult hard-milling optimal cutting conditions for oper- ations such as one-electrode, deep- rib burning. The generator operates in a high frequency to produce repetitive sparking between the electrode and the workpiece, helping to minimize tool wear. According to Abso- lute, the EDM is capable of three-axis machining in six directions, plus multi-cavity, circular, square, spherical and 45-degree corner machining, among other operations. It can be used for three-axis linear machining, two-a xis arc machining and helical machining electrode compensation. Designed with finite element analysis (FEA), the EDM features a heavily ribbed Meehanite casting, linear bearings, pre-tensioned ballscrews, 0614_MMS_AmerimoldDisplay.indd 160 5/14/2014 8:54:30 AM

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