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Automated filament winding system increases throughput, reduces manual labor for pressurized well tank production
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
For its new line of composite well water tanks, Amtrol worked with Roth Composite Machinery on an automated process for faster, more easily tracked production.
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Festival de Economía Circular impulsará a América Latina en la transición
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El evento reunirá a diferentes instituciones y actores clave de América Latina para impulsar la transición hacia una economía circular.
VGrind Argon, máquina rectificadora de doble husillo que permite un funcionamiento autónomo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Vollmer presentó la rectificadora de herramientas VGrind Argon, la cual es adecuada para el mecanizado de herramientas rotativas de carburo.
Flame-Retardant Synergists in Masterbatch Form
| Plastics Technology
Tolsa is launching masterbatch capability for its Adins FR products at K 2022
ModuleWorks Update Includes Enhanced Customization
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
ModuleWorks’ 2022.08 CAD/CAM software includes new custom tool shapes for roughing, automatic tool axis control and vector interpolation for the machine simulation.
When Too Many Customers Spoil the Part
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Duo CNC used to take on as many customers as the shop could handle. But when growth stalled, a top-down audit by the company’s general manager revealed that its customer base was inhibiting growth — and causing the shop to be less efficient and productive.
Taking Advanced Manufacturing Technology to the Site of Repair
| Additive Manufacturing
The cost of a broken or malfunctioning part extends beyond monetary figures. Siemens Energy’s Additive Manufacturing Onsite Repair (ADDMORE) service aims to promote shorter repair times, longer intervals between service and increased availability of machines and spare parts.
X2F and Covestro Collaborate on Innovative In-Mold Electronics for Automotive Lighting
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Thermally conductive PC heat-sinks produced with X2F controlled viscosity molding.
Voith H2 storage tanks made with in-house towpreg winding
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Plug & Drive H2 storage system displayed at IAA Transportation 2022 uses 700-bar tanks for heavy-duty commercial and construction vehicles.
IMDEA Materials Institute introduces novel recyclable sandwich structure composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A new generation of sustainable composite materials with flame-retardant properties currently being developed also offer improved performance and designability.
Mold Monitoring System Provides Real-Time Mold Performance Monitoring
| MoldMaking Technology
Arburg showcases a range of machines highlighting digitalized manufacturing including the Hack Moldlife Sense system, used to detect and notify operators about errors and irregularities in the mold.
Heidenhain Launches Redesigned Website
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
More intuitive website layouts and expanded content assists visitors in finding and obtaining information they need quicker and easier.
CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Mokon
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Mokon’s compact Full Range temperature control system provides self-supporting heating and cooling for composites-related applications.
Additive Manufacturing at IMTS 2022: In the AM Pavilion, and Beyond: AM Radio #26A
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Applications and technology for additive manufacturing — not just 3D printing — were widespread across the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Listen to our live discussion recorded during the event for observations on AM at IMTS.
Corrosion Protection Via Selective Plating
| Products Finishing
Carbon and high strength steels are some of the most widely used metals today, and the corrosion of this type of material is a serious problem for a variety of industries. However, corrosion can largely be controlled with developments in various protective solutions. Sarah Medeiros, Corrosion Engineer at SIFCO ASC, discusses developments in R&D to help slow down the corrosion process.
Compact, High-Pressure Coolant Systems Improve Throughput, Reduce Wear
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
LNS Chipblaster S-Series coolant systems are available in fixed- or variable-rate (flow and pressure) models.
Conventus Polymers Now a Distributor for SABIC Specialties in North America
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
SABIC has authorized Conventus to distribute its high-performance engineering thermoplastics such as Ultem PEI and LNP compounds.
Inversiones automotrices impulsan una mayor demanda de recubrimientos en polvo en México
| Products Finishing México
La demanda de recubrimientos en polvo está creciendo de forma acelerada en México a medida que crecen los negocios en sectores como automotriz, industrial y arquitectónico.
10 Tips for Titanium
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Simple process considerations can increase your productivity in milling titanium alloys.
Vericut 9.3 Features Upgraded Connectivity
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Vericut 9.3 aims to create more efficient manufacturing processes with features that bring in data around the machine, the tools and the stock to improve simulation and the overall manufacturing workflow.
Taking the Pulse of IMTS 2022: Relationships, Next Generation and Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
Trends and takeaways from IMTS 2022, one of North America’s longest and largest running manufacturing trade shows.
Live Demos at K 2022 Highlight Recyclate, Processing Equipment, and Additives
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Collaboration will demonstrate elements of HDPE and PP recycling.