Mold Craft molds feature tight tolerances and true cavity insert interchangeability. "High-tech equipment, coupled with automation and meticulous toolmakers, keeps Mold Craft at the leading edge of moldmaking," said a company spokesperson. "The 2010 purchase of an AG400L Wire EDM has provided the needed accuracy and repeatability."
"With linear motor technology, high levels of initial machining accuracy can be maintained for long periods of time," said Justin McPhee, VP of Engineering. "Sodick had the highest level of technology and was capable of meeting our specific demands. We needed a machine that was capable of running Ø.002 inch wire with extreme corner radius accuracy and superior surface finish."
"Recently, Mold Craft recognized the need to add high-end technology to its sinker department, and again did the research and determined that the Sodick AG40L met the requirements and accuracies for precision work," said the spokesperson. "The AG40L features linear motor technology, which provides high feed rates and acceleration resulting in naturally even flushing.
"The linear motor drive mechanism coupled with TMM3 generates a high-speed pumping effect to efficiently blow out chips, gas and tar that exist between the electrode and the workpiece. Therefore, machining can be performed without the need for flushing. Stable machining can always be performed by an operator. The effectiveness of the linear jump enables high-quality machining of deep cavities with narrow gaps without flushing."
Sodick's Zero-Wear Electrode Technology is standard on all Sodick sinker EDMs. This technology allows for the EDM of steel materials with virtually zero electrode wear when using graphite or copper electrodes. Less electrode wear results in fewer electrodes required for machining saving on production costs associated with multi-electrode preparation. In some cases, only one electrode may be necessary.
"After seeing what the linear motors on the wire EDM have done for Mold Craft, we were convinced the AG40L was the correct machine," said Tim Bartz, VP of Operations. "While planning for the future, we will dispose of the equipment that is less capable and taking up valuable floor space and replace it with profitable, state-of-the-art machines that will enhance our customer offerings while maintaining aggressive delivery dates. Investing in the Sodick AG40L was a big step in the process of bringing new technology into Mold Craft. Now Mold Craft is prepared to serve more customers with higher technical requirements and meet tighter tolerances and deadlines."
Mold Craft, Inc. has been designing and building high-volume, multi-cavity, multi-mold projects for small, intricate plastic, silicone, metal and ceramic parts since 1964. "Our molds have been designed and fabricated to produce medical parts from engineered plastics, LSR, metal and ceramics for drug delivery devices, medical disposable, body implants, dental products, minimally invasive surgical products, consumer products and microelectronic components for well known manufacturers," said Jim Liddell, Sales and Marketing Manager.
For more information contact:
Jim Liddell
Sales & Marketing Manager
Mold Craft, Inc.
200 Stillwater Road
Willernie, MN 55090
651-426-3216
www.mold-craft.com
Sodick Inc.
1605 N. Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-310-9000
info@sodick.com
www.sodick.com