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Braskem Acquires Filament Supplier Taulman3D
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The acquisition expands Braskem’s portfolio of 3D polyolefin-based filaments to nylon, recycled PETG and PET.
Troubleshooting Leaky Temperature-Control Units
| Plastics Technology
Learn the causes, symptoms and remedies for TCU leaks to keep these vital contributors to plastics processing up and running longer and more efficiently.
Painted Torque Tubes
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Imagineering Finishing Technologies’ painting services encompass many color options for a variety of applications.
Equipos para reciclaje de plásticos de Herbold conquistaron la K 2022
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El interés creciente de la industria del plástico en el reciclaje fue el detonante principal para la gran cantidad de pedidos que recibió Herbold Meckesheim durante la feria K.
ABB ofrece un cobot con mayor capacidad de carga
| Modern Machine Shop México
El cobot Swifti CRB 1300 puede manipular hasta 13 cajas por minuto. Cuenta con una capacidad de carga ampliada de hasta 11 kg.
Flexible Film Processor Opens Recycling Lab
| Plastics Technology
TC Transcontinental Packaging’s new facility allows it to facilitate development of new products in the areas of compostable, recyclable, and recycled content packaging.
The Value of Robotic Paint Performance Testing
| Products Finishing
Considerations for implementing the use of automation for paint performance testing.
High-Output Dryer Requires Less Energy
| Plastics Technology
Maguire’s ULTRA 2200 is designed to meet high throughput requirements with a max capacity of 2200 lb/hr.
Widia Introduces Solid End Mill for Shoulder and Side Milling
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The WCE solid end milling series features a five-flute geometry specifically designed for optimal performance when shoulder milling and side milling carbon, stainless steel and cast iron.
Hexagon Partners With Divergent on Sustainable Manufacturing
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Divergent has developed an alternative production process to traditional vehicle manufacturing that addresses economic and environmental challenges.
What's New with MoldMaking Technology in 2023?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Although MMT remains focused on its engineer, build, maintain and manage tagline, we are adding some new elements to freshen up the content, engage the reader and point out essential educational articles.
Hexavalent-Chromium-Free Aluminum Sacrificial Paint Validation
| Products Finishing
Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen, repro-toxin and mutagen. Its elimination is of high importance to the aerospace industry, which has struggled to find high performing alternatives. Legacy aluminum sacrificial paints have traditionally utilized hexavalent chromium to prevent corrosion and coatings which are equal to or better than have been difficult. This second of two papers discusses the hexavalent-chromium-free process from the user point-of-view in terms of the process validation work by Rolls Royce Corporation.
Regeneration Power Saver Now Standard on Desiccant Dryers
| Plastics Technology
Time- and money-saving feature saves processors time and money by controlling the desiccant-regeneration cycle.
Bring the Surface Finish Check to the Part
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Dedicated handheld gages can assist the operator in making critical checks.
3D Printing Method Fabricates Complex Metal Plastic Composite Structures
| Plastics Technology
Researchers from Japan and Singapore have developed a new 3D printing technique to create precise metal patterns on the surfaces of 3D plastic structures to target next generation electronics.
#electronics
ERP for Finishing Companies
| Products Finishing
Robert (Bobby) Haggard, consultant for TrinSoft LLC, discusses the growing need for all-inclusive ERP solutions for finishing operations.
Pusan National University researchers introduce method to enhance thermally conductive composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The proposed method has the potential to control the orientation of composite fillers without surface modification, improving thermal management.
#workforcedevelopment
ABC Technologies to Acquire Windsor Mold Group Technologies
| MoldMaking Technology
The Tier One automotive supplier with compounding and blow molding machine capabilities adds the 50-year-old molder and moldmaker.
Plasmatreat Openair-Plasma offers safe surface cleaning, activation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The atmospheric plasma solutions include high-efficiency plasma cleaning, activation and nanocoating of surfaces.
Left-Hand Cutting Tools Increase Multitasking Machine Productivity
| MoldMaking Technology
With multitasking machines gaining popularity across manufacturers, including moldmakers, the expansion of Tungaloy’s TetraMiniCut’s ensures simultaneous machining on the left- and right-hand spindles of such machines.
L&L Special Furnace announces change in ownership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Industrial equipment supplier has been acquired by Specialized Thermal Solutions Inc. in Ashton, Pa., U.S.
U.S. Navy approves full-rate production for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The decision is expected to increase production to more than 20 heavy-lift composites-intensive helicopters annually in the coming years.