The Best Point of Reference for Program Zero Assignment Entries

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Correctly specified program zero assignment and coordinate position values enable the CNC to determine how far to move the cutting tool during each positioning motion.

LK Metrology Agreement Provides CMMs to Cross Company

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

LK Metrology’s line of CMMs and related metrology products will be provided to the Cross Company’s calibration labs and service centers across U.S.

Soluble Cutting Oil Offers High Lubricity, Corrosion Protection

Derek Korn | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: This cutting oil’s versatile emulsion provides superior lubricity and corrosion protection with low residue for all manufacturers.

Phillips Industries invierte 35 millones de dólares en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

Phillips Industries expandió sus instalaciones en el municipio de Arteaga, donde produce arneses para tractocamiones y tráileres.

PTXPO 2023 Preview: Mold Builders for Complete Project Assistance

| MoldMaking Technology

Take a moment to learn more about the mold building exhibitors that will be present in PTXPO’s Moldmaking Pavilion, powered by Amerimold. 

Nexus, Hexagon's Digital Reality Platform Offers Collaboration Solutions Congruent With AM Needs

Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing

Nexus, Hexagon’s open, digital reality platform, enables collaboration among manufacturers and promotes the freedom to innovate using an array of digitalized tools.

Unisig Gundrilling Machine for Medical Drilling Applications

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: Unisig’s UNE6-2i independent spindle gundrilling machine is designed for accuracy and productivity in medical applications.

Zebra Skimmers' Coolant Systems Automate Fluid Management

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Zebra Dazzle 2 system can reportedly reduce coolant usage and CNC tooling by as much as 80%.

Zinc Phosphate Product Line Reduces Waste

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Ultra-low sludging zinc phos said to produce up to 75% less sludge than traditional heavy zinc phosphates.

Kingsbury Looks at Additive’s Journey Over the Last Decade

| Additive Manufacturing

The ways people get into additive have changed along with the industry itself. 

How to Produce More Accurate Molds and Reduce Rework

| MoldMaking Technology

Patented micro-milling process for manufacturing steel plate flat and parallel helps mold builders shorten mold build times and increase accuracy.

Movacolor PTXPO Spotlight

| Plastics Technology

Movacolor discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

Hubbard-Hall Welcomes Manager to Supply Chain Team

| Products Finishing

Noel Rutherford joins Hubbard-Hall as supply chain manager.
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Switch to Hot Runners Pays Off for Pulley Molder

Jim Callari | MoldMaking Technology

Retlaw has cut scrap, improved part quality and slashed cycles since adopting hot runner technology.

Pilot program turns EOL wind blades to liners for pipe infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

TPI Composites, Tex-Tech and Carbon Rivers partner to process wind blades, pyrolyze the material and use the recovered glass fibers to give new life to damaged existing pipelines.  

Continuous Composites unveils commercial CF3D Enterprise machine

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Purchased by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the milestone was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and technical symposium, highlighting the system’s ability to accelerate the R&D of composites manufacturing.  

Toyoda Gosei showcases large H2 tank for commercial vehicles

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lineup expansion aims to meet the wider use of fuel cell vehicles that require long driving range and fast refueling.  

Westec Plastics 3D Prints Mold Inserts Using TrueShape Technology

| MoldMaking Technology

Mantle’s metal 3D printing enabled Westec to rapidly respond to changing customer demands, quickly produce prototype H13 mold inserts and keep design and development on track.  

Temperature Control Units Attain Precise, Easy Hot Runner Control

| MoldMaking Technology

Developments and new innovations for highly productive, accurate and reliable hot runner temperature control units to be used in the injection molding process are presented by Hasco Hot Runner.  

CityAirbus NextGen to be developed for future medical missions in Norway

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Airbus and the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation partner to measure the added value of eVTOL aircraft for medical use cases across Norway.  

Plenty to Check Out at the MMT Booth during PTXPO

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Industry trade shows are a great place to connect, gain insight, take in new technology and processes, and walk away with some fun swag. Here is what you can expect at MoldMaking Technology Booth 1609 at the PTXPO on March 28-30 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Building code requirements renewed for CarbonCast wall panels

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ICC-ES ESR#2953 renewal revalidates performance and compliance of AltusGroup precast wall assembly featuring C-Grid carbon fiber grid connector and rigid foam insulation.