VIDEO: A Unique Innovation Keeps the Wheels Turning
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
A problem with a bicycle’s two-piece bottom bracket design spurred action from two friends that led to not only a simple solution but to a business venture with in-house machining capability that has become an international supplier to high-end bike manufacturers.
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.
Rectificadoras de alta precisión, de Okamoto, consiguen acabados superficiales óptimos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Okamoto presentó la rectificadora de superficie controlada por MDI de la serie ACC-SA1 y la rectificadora de superficie de doble columna ACC-32- 80CHiQ.
Live Demos at K 2022 Highlight Recyclate, Processing Equipment, and Additives
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Collaboration will demonstrate elements of HDPE and PP recycling.
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.
Racks for Powder Coating
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Powder coating consultant and PF columnist Rodger Talbert discusses the importance of good racking methods for your powder coating operation.
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.
Negative Inserts Improve Productivity in Non-Ferrous Metal Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tungaloy expands its economical, double-sided negative insert line with the -28 chipbreaker.
KIA invertirá 408 millones de dólares en Nuevo León
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Desde su inauguración en 2016, la empresa ha invertido 3,000 millones de dólares y ha producido 1.5 millones de unidades en la planta del municipio de Pesquería.
Five Safety Considerations for CNC Machinists
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Safety in CNC environments is essential for users – and for productivity. Consider these 5 points to avoid injury, part failure and downtime.
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Packaging Producer Will Expand Recycling Capabilities at Indiana Plant
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Novolex will spend $10 million on film recycling.
Siemens Gamesa brings RecyclableBlade to onshore wind power projects
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Recyclable wind blade is already installed and in full operation at offshore projects, leading Siemens Gamesa toward its goal to produce fully recyclable wind turbines by 2040.
GA-ASI establishes Additive Design and Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New Center focuses on AM applications, R&D, large-scale tooling and next-generation flight hardware to streamline UAS manufacturing.
Boeing reveals new Advanced Composite Fabrication Center
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
First of new purpose-built innovative defense factories based in Mesa, Ariz., U.S., will produce advanced composite components, leverage Industry 4.0 best practices from recent programs.
Researchers propose new technology to produce composites with adjustable properties
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
MISIS University and Skoltech scientists develop a method to obtain carbon fiber-reinforced polyethersulfone composite materials for aviation with adjustable properties.
Clemson Composites Center leads research in low-cost composite tooling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Innovative technology approach to use additive manufacturing and artificial intelligence to produce tools faster, at a lower cost and with less environmental impact.
Standardized Mold Bases, Hot Runner Systems, Tech Support
| MoldMaking Technology
At the K Show Meusburger focuses on its specialization in standardized mold bases, standard and customized hot runner systems and the intuitive design of its online website.
Vestas expands existing wind blade manufacture partnership with LM Wind Power
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Vestas builds upon key partnership, leveraging LM Wind Power’s knowledge, capabilities and global footprint for the design and production of V172-7.2 MW wind turbine blades.
Argosy International appointed exclusive distribution partner for Aerovac Composites One in Japan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The global supplier of specialty materials and services continues to expand its distribution partnership with Aerovac.
Micro Mold Undergoes Renovations, Invests in New Equipment
| MoldMaking Technology
Erie, Pennsylvania, precision moldmaker makes room for a new high-speed five-axis milling center and automation cell. The company is on pace to grow an additional 15-20% by end of year.
IMTS 2022 Review: Attention to Automation Extends Beyond the Robot and the Machine
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
The advance toward increasingly automated machining can be seen in the ways tooling, workholding, gaging and integration all support unattended production. This is the area of innovation I found most compelling at the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show.
Updated Aluminum Finishes Documents Suite
| Products Finishing
AAMA 2063, 2064 and 2065 have been updated to help users make informed decisions about the types of aluminum finishes they need for their projects.