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Hexagon's Training System Simulates Realistic CNC Operations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

HxGN Machine Trainer is a safe tool to learn and validate new and existing procedures for production and inspection.
#workforcedevelopment

Is 3D Printing Competing with Casting? AM Radio #27B

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

On this episode of AM Radio, we discuss two examples of companies that are shortening supply chains by using 3D printing instead of casting.

Walter Expands Line of Solid Carbide Milling Cutters, Drills

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Walter’s MD173 and MD177 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters feature seven cutting edges. Additionally, the company introduces the DC165 Advance solid carbide drill for non-ferrous and cast iron applications.

Replique Adds Quality Tracking Module to 3D Printing Platform

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2022: Rsure quality control module for Replique’s secure, integrated platform for on-demand aftermarket parts offers OEMs a digital quality control over the whole manufacturing process of each individual part, providing a digital twin of all produced parts.

Recyclable All-PP Barrier Pouch Goes Retortable

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Toppan adds retortable packaging to its all-PP GL Barrier lineup, and also introduces all-PE barrier packaging for boiling sterilization.

Moldmaking Industry Contracts for First Time in Two Years

Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology

The September Gardner Business Index (GBI) for moldmaking indicates more components are contracting than expanding.
#economics

The MoldMaking Conference — All About Next-Level Mold Management

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Here we spotlight the Manage block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

SyBridge Technologies Acquires Galway Tool & Mould

| MoldMaking Technology

Galway is SyBridge’s first acquisition in Europe and its thirteenth in three years, adding to the company’s Life Sciences & Consumer portfolio.

NEXX Technologies receives AS9100 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Prepreg manufacturer and supplier passes stringent ASR audit, ensuring the research, development, manufacture and testing of its materials meets highest quality standards.

Rib Puller Tool Reduces Injection Mold Downtime

| MoldMaking Technology

DW Sales suggest use of the Rib Puller, a brass tool shaped like a flat, narrow Christmas tree capable of puling out stuck, broken off or jammed plastic.

Voxelfill process presented by AIM3D overcomes inhomogeneous strength properties in 3D printing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through the Voxelfill approach, components are 3D-printed via cross-layer filling versus layered printing, strengthening Z-direction weakness for materials like fiber-reinforced composites.

Broetje-Automation works with Boeing Germany, consortium in “Shimless Assembly” project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Foundation for future aircraft programs aims for -75% manufacturing time, -25% cost via end-to-end digitization, tolerance compensation and force-controlled joining.

Carbon Fiber Recycling now accepts carbon fiber bobbin waste

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon Fiber Recycling is capable of processing depleted carbon fiber bobbins, provides opportunities for manufacturers looking to recycle 100% of their waste stream.

Melt Preparation Part 1: Melt Temperature Optimization

| Plastics Technology

A homogenous melt is required for consistent part quality, but achieving it requires balancing a number of factors, including barrel usage and temperature as well as screw speed, backpressure and residence time. Learn how to prepare your melt for molding success in this two-part series.