Graphite as EDM material in mould and die making
Graphite is becoming increasingly important as an EDM material in mould and die making. It offers clear advantages in both milling and EDM compared to other materials. The low thermal expansion of the material ensures excellent dimensional and contour accuracy
Read moreTool holders for mould and die making
The requirements for a tool holder for machining in mould and die making are usually very different from those in contract manufacturing. We have taken a closer look at these basic requirements and the importance of tool holders as a component of a machine tool.
Read moreTool holders – overview of the most important connections
Anyone looking for tool holders for milling machines faces a wide range of choices. It can be hard to keep track of them all. To give you a better understanding of all the options and make your decision easier, we have summed up the most important standards in the area of cutting tool holders.
Read moreComment protéger vos outillages contre la corrosion ?
La meilleure protection contre la corrosion possible joue un rôle crucial pendant le stockage ainsi que pendant le transport de vos outillages de première qualité. Mais quel est le secret derrière une bonne protection contre la corrosion ? Dans cet article, nous répondons à cette question et montrons aussi de simples techniques pour améliorer la qualité de la protection.
Read moreThis is how you can prevent coolant hose leaks
Damaged coolant hoses are more than just minor annoyances. They can create big problems for production and operational safety. You can learn more about how to handle your coolant hoses correctly here. We will explain how they can be used reliably for a long time and give you other valuable tips.
Read moreMilling copper electrodes and aluminium materials without clogging
Non-ferrous metals are used daily in mould and die making. Aluminium alloys and copper are machined most frequently. Due to the nature of these materials, many milling cutters can have defective results and get clogged. We show you what to look out for and which cutting tools are best suited for machining.
Read moreTips for better identification of lifting equipment for periodic inspection
Safe lifting and transporting of heavy loads requires perfectly functioning lifting equipment. Worn lifting equipment can quickly have significant consequences, so regular inspection is very important.
Read moreWell organised thanks to uncomplicated material marking
Leftover materials or cuts are often returned to the warehouse after sawing without being labelled, which can quickly become confusing. Sound familiar? We tell you what your options are to solve this challenge.
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Clamping of workpieces with H 1080 clamping supports
Work pieces can be clamped in various ways. Our H 1080 clamping supports are a good option for clamping NF inserts as well as small and medium workpieces.
Read moreProcess-reliable thread production
Broken taps lead to high subsequent costs. Our threading tools meet the highest demand thanks to matched geometries.
Read moreFlexible clamping with the centring vice
The HER 1144 centring vice features versatile application possibilities. Be it for sinker EDM, for clamping electrode blanks or for clamping workpieces during light machining operations, this vice should not be missing from any workshop.
Read moreFull-range supplier in workshop equipment – Mould handling
Our workshop equipment range includes a variety of products that make transporting, maintaining, and servicing your moulds easier. This makes us the full-range supplier for mould makers as well as injection moulders.
Read moreWorkshop equipment perfectly matched to mould making
To consistently provide you with the best support, we have exactly the right workshop equipment items for even the most diverse mould making applications. Take a look at our comprehensive range right now.
Read moreFull-range supplier in workshop equipment– Consumables
Various chemical products are required for both injection moulds and stamping dies. We save you the hassle of trying out different products and suppliers and offer you the best solutions from one source.
Read moreFull-range supplier in workshop equipment– surface finishing
We also offer a comprehensive range of products in the area of surface finishing equipment. With our products, machining processes such as mirror polishing and EDM scale removal can be carried out efficiently and precisely.
Read moreHose lines and connections
Find the right hose for every application! We offer selected products in our range. The right connectors, manifolds, accessories and tools for the respective hoses complete our range for creating hose lines.
Read moreFull-range supplier in workshop equipment
As a full-range supplier for mould and die making our product range covers a broad spectrum. This includes products for a wide variety of machining processes such as cutting or EDM.
Read moreReduce processing costs through high-performance tools
With our high-performance reamers we provide higher cutting values quicker than the usual slow processes. Our range of high-performance drills is perfectly matched to the high-quality materials used in mould and die making.
Read moreO-ring seals - in perfect shape
O-ring seals are C-parts which cost only a few cents apiece. However, if an O-ring seal does not seal properly, it may result in downtimes and lead to high costs. To prevent this, in addition to the selection of the correct material, the design, the production of the O-ring groove and the correct installation, removal and maintenance of the O-ring seals are all important factors.
Read moreHard machining in mould and die making
Hard machining plays a very important role in mould and die making, but is also considered a major challenge. In recent years, some progress has been made in this area with the development of milling cutters which are an alternative to time-consuming EDM and grinding and enable a process which can be faster, more precise and more economical.
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