Ceramic Inserts Can Boost Turning Productivity

When applied correctly, ceramic inserts can dramatically increase cutting speeds, providing shorter cycle times and cost savings compared to carbide for turning operations.

Vertellus Acquires Polyscope Polymers

The move expands the company European production capabilities and adds specialty SMA compounds to its portfolio.

MOCAP Releases Plugs for Split Hydraulic Flanges

MOCAP’s SHF series of plugs is designed to protect the port, flange surface and bolt holes from damage and debris during transit, handling and storage.

An Interview with Jim Jones, DIFCO

Jim Jones, consultant and former vice president of DIFCO, discusses his experience in the surface finishing industry. 

Cemex compra Broquers y aumenta su apuesta por la economía circular en México

Los residuos sólidos urbanos procesados en la planta de Broquers serán utilizados como combustibles de bajo impacto ambiental en las operaciones de Cemex en México.  

High-Performance, Recycle-Content, Glass-Reinforced Nylon 6 and 66 Compounds

Solvay’s Omnix ReCycle HPPA demonstrates lower water absorption, improved flowability and best-in-class surface aspect vs. virgin high-performance nylons.

Lo que se verá en mecanizado multitarea en IMTS

Una de las tendencias más populares en los sistemas CNC son los avances en el concepto de configuración única incorporados en las nuevas máquinas multitarea. Estas novedades se podrán apreciar en el pabellón de remoción de metal de IMTS 2022.

Contaminants in a Bright Nickel Bath

Preventative maintenance for mitigating the accumulation of impurities. 

Hypertherm Introduces New Machine Data Module

Production Manager is designed to seamlessly integrate with Hypertherm’s Edge Connect CNC to automatically capture machine data without the need for operator intervention.

HP Inc. Acquires Choose Packaging

Choose’s technology provides an alternative to plastic bottles and can hold a variety of liquid products. 

Phosphorus - Important to Platers, But More Important to Our Bodies

Phosphorus is important to platers because it is a key component of most electroless nickel deposits which contain about 5-10% (by wt) phosphorus.  As far as the human body is concerned, there is no substitute for phosphorus.

Robust Feeder for the Simple Stuff

Compact single-screw feeders are said to be ideal for the feeding of pellets, granules and other free-flowing bulk materials.  

Gardner Business Index - January 2022: 58.4

Index Reports Modest 1-Month Gain, Still 4-Points Above Year Ago Level
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High-Performance Coolant for Extruders, Thermoformers

iD Additives’ new Eco-Pro Cool-Ex is designed to optimize closed-loop cooling systems on machinery such as extruders and thermoformers.

Offline, Automated Inspection and Analysis Tool for Plastics

Sikora’s Purity Concept V reportedly combines the functionality of an optical light table with an automatic evaluation, said to be unique to the market.

Universal Controller for Liquid Colorant System, Blenders and Peristaltic Pumps

Riverdale Global’s next-generation universal controller features touchscreen technology, enhanced processing power, and WiFi.

GF Machining Solutions nombra nuevo presidente para Norteamérica

En línea con su estrategia de crecimiento centrada en el cliente, GF Machining Solutions ha nombrado a Chris Jones presidente y director general de la empresa en Norteamérica.

Airbus cancela contrato de 6,000 mdd con Qatar Airways debido a problemas con los recubrimientos

En medio de la disputa legal sobre posibles defectos en los recubrimientos de sus aviones, Airbus confirmó que cancela el contrato de 6,000 millones de dólares que tenía con Qatar Airways.

Roll Stand Offers More Automation, Process Control

Processors benefit from technical and bottom line advantages of the roll stand’s inverted-down, multi-roll design.  

Pedrazzoli presenta célula de trabajo automatizada

La célula de trabajo de Pedrazzoli funciona para la ejecución automática de plegado y formado de extremos.

Sensors for Composites Processing