3D Printing for Better Flame From a Gas Turbine Swirler: The Cool Parts Show #42
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
A Penn State gas turbine researcher turns to additive manufacturing graduate students to help face the challenge of swirler optimization.
Two Microdrill Families Optimized for Precision Machining
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Sandvik Coromant launched Corodrill 462 with -XM geometry, CoroDrill 862 with -GM geometry for use in small part manufacturing.
Water Quality Management System Filters, Softens Process Water
| Plastics Technology
Matsui’s 3Zone Preclear system targets contaminants and water-hardening minerals to decrease molding cycle times, reduce chiller energy usage and extend mold life.
In a Wireless Age, Cables are Transforming Manufacturing
| Production Machining
In the future, technological advancements in manufacturing will rely even more on the increased efficiency and safety of cables.
Galaxy S22 tendrá plástico reciclado proveniente de redes de pesca
| Plastics Technology México
Samsung desarrolló un material que da nueva vida a los plásticos que se encuentran en el océano y que será incorporado en varios dispositivos Galaxy, entre ellos, el Galaxy S22.
VIDEO: How a Pandemic Changed the MoldMaking Training Model
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Don Smith of Scholle IPN talks about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on how companies approach training through virtual learning and cross-training programs.
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Weiler Abrasives Donates to Veteran Education Program
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Workshops for Warriors trains and certifies veterans, wounded warriors and transitioning service members in CNC, welding, CAD and other technical trades. Weiler Abrasives, a longtime supporter of the nonprofit, recently donated $25,000.
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Hisun invertirá 152 millones de dólares en Coahuila
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa Hisun instalará una planta en Saltillo, donde producirá vehículos ATV deportivos y de trabajo.
Hypertherm Production Manager Module Offers Auto Data Capture
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Software module displays real-time production data so team members across an organization can track the job order status, production schedules and pending inventory requirements.
Weathering the Ups and Downs Together
| Production Machining
No matter what the weather is like in your part of the world, we are all facing similar challenges in our businesses.
Okuma lanza un nuevo centro de mecanizado de doble columna
| Modern Machine Shop México
La máquina MCR-BV está diseñada para aplicaciones de mecanizado de cinco caras y es capaz de realizar el contorneado de cinco ejes.
PPG Reveals the Most Popular Auto Colors
Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing
Let’s admit it: there isn’t a whole lot of change when people show up at their dealerships to buy a new set of wheels.
Star Plastics Adds Leistritz Compounding Line
| Plastics Technology
Twin-screw was installed at its West Virginia plant in December as part of $5 million expansion.
Mingo Aerospace Achieves Nadcap Accreditation
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The company has been granted 18-month merit for Nadcap accreditation for Coatings—Thermal Spray and Grinding, AC710/1 and AC7109/8.
IFS Coatings Announce New Heat Sensitive Substrates Manager
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
IFS Coatings names Todd Gragg as Business Development Manager for its PureClad powder coating product line.
Incorporar el calor en la limpieza de partes
| Products Finishing México
La dinámica térmica es importante para ayudar a la limpieza de una pieza. La adición de calor o energía influye en el proceso de limpieza mediante su impacto en la química, el agua dentro de la lavadora y su efecto en el secado.
Eastman invertirá USD 1,000 millones en planta de reciclaje de plásticos en Francia
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology México
Esta instalación utilizaría la tecnología de renovación de poliéster de Eastman para reciclar hasta 160,000 toneladas métricas anuales de desechos plásticos.
Resin-infused center console boat configuration proves higher performance, speed, quality
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hayaari Marine employs a revised infusion setup using semi-permeable membranes to eliminate porosity and improve laminate consolidation, reducing about 450 kilograms of resin per boat, and offering 20% weight savings.
3D-printed composite PocketQube deployer delivers 13 nanosatellites to space in SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The “Alba Cluster 3 and 4” mission represents the first PocketQube deployment, and Alba Orbital’s biggest cluster to date.
Injection Molding Live Demos to Highlight First-Ever PTXPO
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Major suppliers will be running injection machines in the first plastics industry trade show in the Chicago area since 2009.
SNO-GO ski bikes increase performance, reduce weight with carbon fiber components
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Engineered with articulated rear skis for more control and accessibility, SNO-GO’s new hexagon-shaped carbon fiber components reduce weight and increase performance.
Indexable Insert Reduces Cost, Power Requirements For Demanding Machining Requirements
| MoldMaking Technology
Walter’s universal system of indexable inserts for the M4002 high-feed milling cutter can machine steel, cast iron, stainless steel and difficult-to-cut materials.