Envases Universales instala planta de lavado y reciclaje de PET

| Plastics Technology México

Para la producción de hojuelas de rPET calidad alimentaria, Previero-Sorema entregó a la empresa mexicana Envases Universales esta planta de reciclaje de PET botella a botella.

The Launch of Bantam Tools Turnkey Solutions

| Modern Machine Shop

Bantam Tools’ new program Bantam Tools Turnkey Solutions provides users with a process to turn a design into a physical part as well as the confidence and knowledge to make more.

Modular Fixturing Solution Optimized for Large Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

Bluco will showcase its modular fixturing solution for machining extra large parts at IMTS 2022, booth #236557.

Targeting Spindle Alignment for High Machining Accuracy

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

This 5-axis laser target for spindle and axis alignment offers a fast and highly accurate way to measure spindle alignment, axis straightness and squareness on lathes, multitasking machines, machining centers and ID/OD grinding machines.

Horizon Performance Technologies Acquires Perceptive Industries

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Perceptive supplies industrial ovens to the metal fastener, coatings and thermal processing industries throughout the USA, as well as international metal coaters.

When to Use Custom Macros With a CAM System

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Custom macros can offer benefits even when using a CAM system to prepare programs – but must be implemented with the right considerations.

Bluco Showcases Modular Fixturing Solution

| Modern Machine Shop

Bluco will showcase its modular fixturing solution for machining extra large parts at IMTS 2022, booth #236557.

Industria petrolera privada de México alcanzó una producción de 101,000 barriles diarios

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Asociación Mexicana de Empresas de Hidrocarburos informó que los contratos de exploración y producción alcanzaron en mayo de 2022 una producción promedio de 101,000 barriles diarios de crudo.

Invita Anafapyt a LACS 2022, evento de proveeduría de pinturas y recubrimientos

| Products Finishing México

Cerca de 250 expositores nacionales y extranjeros se darán cita en el Latin American Coatings Show 2022 (LACS), exhibición organizada por Anafapyt que se llevará a cabo del 26 al 28 de julio en la Ciudad de México.

3D Printed End of Arm Tooling Aids Automation

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Frustrations with traditional end of arm tooling led Richard Savage to start 3D printing custom versions for injection molding applications, eventually founding a company to fill this niche.

Emuge Thread Mills, Gages for Safety-Critical Applications

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

These tools are designed to increase tool life and reduce cycle times.
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Composite buildings go monocoque

| CompositesWorld

Superior protection from the elements plus fast, affordable installation and maintenance have quickly made Orenco Composites’ DuraFiber buildings an attractive choice for water and wastewater, communications, transportation and power industry outbuildings.

Monitorización de máquinas de Seco

| Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema permite a los usuarios medir y cuantificar las causas del tiempo improductivo para que puedan gestionar la eficacia de la producción.

Elactrostatically Discharged PS Film for Thermoformed Electronics Packaging

| Plastics Technology

The new Scanfoil PS ESD from Polykemie’s Scanfill allows for customized conductivity based on the application.

Plastics Industry Association Appoints Equipment Council Director

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

Whitney Taveras directs the activities of a council representing PLASTICS’ largest constituent group, consisting of companies that manufacture and otherwise deal in plastics machinery and molds.

Time for Tooling to Get in the Game: Submit to Hot Shots Today

| MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology joins Plastics Technology in calling all molders and mold builders to enter the injection-molded parts competition to be held at their co-located events in November 2022.

Live In-Booth Demos From PTXPO22

| Plastics Technology

In-booth demonstrations from the Plastics Technology Expo 2022. Updated weekly

Solve Four Common Problems in PET Stretch-Blow Molding

| Plastics Technology

Here’s a quick guide to fixing four nettlesome problems in processing PET bottles.

How to Stop Flash

John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology

Flashing of a part can occur for several reasons—from variations in the process or material to tooling trouble.

Conformal Cooled Sprue Bushings Line Expanded

| Plastics Technology

PCS Company has added a 3/4-in radius for the U and B Series bushings options.

Seaway Plastics Acquired

| Plastics Technology

Private equity firm ICG purchased the injection molder and its three facilities located in Florida and California.

Improve The Cooling Performance Of Your Molds

| Plastics Technology

Need to figure out your mold-cooling energy requirements for the various polymers you run? What about sizing cooling circuits so they provide adequate cooling capacity? Learn the tricks of the trade here.