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.

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.
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Indiana Mold Builder Decatur Mold Offers a History of Grit and a Future of Innovation

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Decatur Mold Tool and Engineering Inc. serves as a tooling tour guide, helping busy tooling managers reduce uncertainty, lighten workload.

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.

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?

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.

Vertical Five-Axis Machining Center Tackles Parts With Multiple Operations, Setups

| MoldMaking Technology

The DVF 4000 series presented by DN Solutions is built for the average moldmaker, featuring complete contouring capabilities and the ability to tackle complex parts that have varying profiles.  

Ilium Composites introduces ULTImat fire-resistant fiberglass 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A fire-retardant structural core layered with fiberglass and an integrated surface veil meets fire safety standards for closed mold composite parts.  

Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A novel chemical process, developed within the CETEC initiative with partners Olin and Stena Recycling, is capable of breaking down epoxy resin to virgin-grade material.  

JEC Composites presents 2023 Innovation Award finalists

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This year’s 30 Innovation Award finalists representing 11 categories portray excellence in composites innovation and fruitful collaboration.  

AMBA Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2023

| MoldMaking Technology

The association commemorates its five decades of service to the mold building industry with members and partners at MD&M West, PTXPO, AMBA Conference 2023 and more.  

An American Manufacturing Story

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

For manufacturers that choose to move or keep production in the United States, what are the challenges and opportunities that motivate them?

Multifunctional Thermo-Hygrometer Displays Temperature, Humidity, Time

| Products Finishing

The thermo-hygrometer from Gardco measures indoor and outdoor temperature. Indoor humidity can also be measured.

El costo de los productos de plástico inyectados

| Plastics Technology México

Análisis de los costos en productos inyectados de plástico y su relación con los aspectos tecnológicos involucrados en el proceso.

CW Readership Survey

| CompositesWorld

We would like your feedback! Are you happy with our content? Are there topics you would like to see covered? Fill out our brief survey and let us know. 

More Than Moldmaking at PTXPO 2023

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The Moldmaking Pavilion returns to the Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30, 2023, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, but there’s more to discover than moldmaking.

Midaco Corporation lanza cambiador automático de pallets

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El cambiador automático de pallets alimentado por cobot, de Midaco Corporation, elimina la complejidad de la carga y permite el mecanizado automatizado de piezas.

Industria automotriz inicia 2023 con crecimiento en sus exportaciones

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En enero de 2023 la exportación de vehículos ligeros aumentó 9.9 %, comparada con enero de 2022. Además, la producción creció 2.38 % en el mismo periodo.

HiTerra: nueva marca sustentable de Techmer PM

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Techmer PM presentó al mercado su nueva marca de sostenibilidad, HiTerra, con la cual busca ayudar a los propietarios de marcas y procesadores a lograr sus objetivos de sustentabilidad con facilitadores de reciclaje y  tecnologías alternativas.

The Power of the Particle: Characteristics That Affect Powder Bed Fusion AM

Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing

A recent webinar explores the influence of powder properties and the direct effect they have on AM build outcomes. Detailed are several methods for measuring characteristics of particle shape, size and surface chemistry during the feedstock life cycle.

MachineMetrics automatiza el monitoreo del rendimiento de los robots

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

MachineMetrics afirma que mediante un conector se puede obtener información instantánea sobre el estado y el rendimiento de los cobots.

Evonik Joins German Consortium for Circular Solutions in Vehicle Production and Beyond

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The company will contribute its expertise in plastics and additives for recycling to the project.