Open Mind presenta su última suite de software CAD/CAM HyperMill 2023

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Open Mind Technologies presenta un paquete de software CAD/CAM optimizado para una alta productividad.

Sigma Additive Solutions Partners With SLM Solutions to Optimize Quality Solutions in AM

Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing

Sigma’s PrintRite3D technology and SLM Solutions’ 3D metal printers will enable users to standardize product development. The shared goal is to integrate certified quality assurance software for the use of additive manufacturing machinery. 

Carbide Micro Drills Capture Precise Holemaking for Mold and Die Making Requirements

| MoldMaking Technology

The DB131/DB133 Supreme solid carbide micro drills from Walter USA now come with internal and external coolant capability.  

Airbus ESM integration underway for future Artemis moon missions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More than 22,000 elements are begin integrated in parallel in Airbus’ Bremen cleanrooms for ESMs 3, 4 and 5, mission-critical structures for the Orion spacecraft.  

Kautex wins first order for Pentatonic fiber-reinforced skid plate catering to BEVs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Automotive OEM order marks Kautex’s entrance into thermoplastic composite and composite-metal hybrid battery housings and related components.  

on Honda and hydrogen, EV cost concern, IONIQ 5, inverters and an amazing Bugatti

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Honda is still working hydrogen—hard. . .consumers’ concerns about the price of electricity. . .the IONIQ 5 considered. . .why ZF is collaborating with Wolfspeed on inverters. . .the Bugatti Chiron Profilée
#hybrid

3D Printed Valve Part Protects Pipes by Preventing Cavitation: The Cool Parts Show #56

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

The Fisher Cavitrol Hex trim from Emerson divides the fluid flow into numerous parallel streams thanks to geometry made possible through additive manufacturing.

INA: Energías limpias atraerían inversión por 15,000 millones de dólares

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes informó que el sector recibiría inversión en rubros como baterías para autos eléctricos y chasises.

Roto Tech amplía su línea de mesas rotativas de rectificado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con la mesa rotativa Roto Grind modelo 1012HD, Roto Tech amplió su oferta de productos en las industrias del silicio, el cuarzo y la cerámica.

MKS Holds Sustainability Summit

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

MKS Sustainability Summit seeks to help align the plating industry on the implementation of sustainable technologies.

Biobased Polyolefin Compounds with Biobased Resin and/or Filler

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

  Avient has expanded its Maxxam BIO line with grades that utilize natural fillers such as cellulose fiber or recycled coffee grounds.

Dillon's Full-Grip Chuck Jaws Reduce Part Distortion

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Dillon full-grip jaws are ideal for high-speed machining, as well as precision boring, tapping, drilling and finishing across most industrial markets.

Acrylic-Based Compounds for Medical Devices

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Roehm’s new Cyrolite GP-20 and MD zk6 copolymer compounds for injection molding and extrusion boast superior balance of properties.  

How Important is Minimizing Residence Time in Injection Molding?

| Plastics Technology

Does a focus on the concept of “minimum residence time” distract attention from areas of injection molding that have more of a direct impact on melt quality?

Bryan Leiker, MFACA, Discusses CARB Public Hearing Over Calif. Hex Chrome Ban

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Bryan Leiker, executive director, Metal Finishing Association of California, offers a recap of a January 27, 2023, public hearing conducted by the California Air Resources Board prior to an impending ruling on a proposed ban of hexavalent chromium use for finishing operations in the state.
#economics #regulations

Desarrollan proyecto para el uso de materiales reciclados en automóviles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El proyecto “Future Sustainable Car Materials” busca desarrollar procesos para utilizar materiales sostenibles en la producción circular de automóviles.

Folmex recibió distinción oro en los Premios a la Innovación de Dow

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El empaque laminado de polietileno (PE) con acabado mate para alimentos de mascotas, y diseñado para ser reciclado, hizo acreedora a la mexicana Folmex, a este galardón.  

Berry Introduces Global Tooling Services

| Plastics Technology

The packaging giant says the consolidation of its 10 regional global tooling operations will give customers access to injection, blow, compression, and thermoforming molds for existing orders.

Arch Cutting Tools Acquires Custom Carbide Cutter Inc.

| Modern Machine Shop

The acquisition adds Custom Carbide Cutter’s experience with specialty carbide micro tools and high-performance burrs to Arch Cutting Tool’s portfolio.
#economics

Metalworking Community Mourns the Loss of Lothar Horn

Jenn Cammel | Modern Machine Shop

The Horn Group mourns the death of its longstanding corporate leader, Lothar Horn, who died on Feb. 5, 2023, at the age of 66.

Micromachining Fundamentals

| Production Machining

A number of elements must come together to establish an effective process for machining at a micro level. Here we consider four.

Ceratizit Offers Custom Boring Tool for Heavy Goods Vehicles

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The boring tool roughs, chamfers and reams/fine finishes holes in a single operation.