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ARTICLES

Doug Noxell has written and contributed to numerous publications within the industry including: Modern Machine Shop and MoldMaking Technology about various topics:

    • Machining to Negative Stock
    • The Benefits of CAD/CAM Software
    • High-Speed Machining
    • Importance of Selecting the Right Machine Tools and Tooling

MACHINING 3D PARTSMachining3DParts

For most of the 3D machining required in moldmaking, there are essentially seven steps necessary to achieve the desired results in terms of shape, finish and cycle time.  

MoldMaking Technology, Roger Goble & Doug Noxell | 5/1/2015

MAXIMIZING CUTTER LIFEMaximizingCutterLife

A shop owner describes his simple approach to evaluating cutting tool performance and finding the best parameters.  

Modern Machine Shop, Todd Schuett w/ Doug Noxell | 4/11/2011

THE COST OF MACHINE TOOL OWNERSHIPMachineToolOwnership

Learn more on how older technology will impede your business in a competitive global market and how to invest properly in moldmaking equipment.  

MoldMaking Technology, Doug Noxell | 1/1/2008

CAM SOFTWARE IS THE DRIVING FORCECamSoftwareDrivingForce

Doug Noxell knew he had the right software for machining to zero, so he created a shop to add the rest of the capability.  

Modern Machine Shop, Mark Albert | 1/10/2007

HIGH-SPEED BALANCING ACTHighSpeedBalancingAct

Think you’re using toolholders properly balanced for high-speed machining?  Well, you may have to think again.  

MoldMaking Technology, Doug Noxell | 12/1/2006

MACHINING MOLDS WITH NEGATIVE STOCK SHUTOFFSNegativeStockShutoffs2

Negative stock shutoff can help you make better molds in less time.  Here is a clear definition and description of the process.  

MoldMaking Technology, Doug Noxell | 1/1/2006

WHO'S AFRAID TO CUT TO ZERO?

Most U.S. mold shops still leave extra stock on the cores and cavities of the molds they machine.  This practice is unnecessary and wasteful, say proponents of advanced machining technology.  

Modern Machine Shop, Mark Albert | 3/8/2005

MOLDS WITH NEGATIVE STOCK SHUTOFFSNegativeStockShutoffs

Imagine seeing the finished core for a plastic injection mold, and the blank block for its mating cavity, 40" x 12" x 6", still un-machined on the floor next to it.  Now, imagine being told that the completed mold would be in trial the following afternoon.  

Creative Evolution, Todd Schuett | 2005

SELECTING THE PROPER SOFTWARE FOR HSM AND HARD MILLING

In this Q&A, Doug Noxell explains the importance of selecting the proper software for high-speed machining and hard milling applications.  

MoldMaking Technology, Sherry Baranek | 5/1/2000