AgieCharmilles Laser P 400 U This unit from GF Machining Solutions can be used to produce unique finishes on the surface of a mold. It is available with dual nano and femto lasers and three-axis or five-axis options. GF Machining says it also is well-suited to R&D into other functional texturing, like hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces.
What's new? The ability to engrave mold surfaces with unique details, including light-diffraction or holographic effects that are imparted to end products.
Benefits Can handle multiple processes with a single setup, saving time and increasing productivity. It can impart finishes that can optimize plastic flow and release, reducing friction and drag to increase the life of the mold. Its ergonomic design inhabits a small footprint, delivers user comfort and boosts productivity per square foot.
GF Machining Solutions LLC, Lincolnshire, Ill., 847-913-5300, www.gfms.com
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