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MMT Chats: "Do More Attitude" Yields Better Manifold System
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Tristan Lee is a process technician with Wepco Plastics in Middlefield, Connecticut, who was recognized through the shop's "Improvement of the Week" initiative for his “do more” attitude. Tristan built a manifold system that creates better thermal consistency in a mold, saving some serious time in the processing stage. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Metalworking Activity Reports Slowing Expansion
Michael Guckes | Modern Machine Shop
Will new year see additional price increases? Surveying indicates more shops passing price increases onto consumers.
#economics
Latch Locking Units for Precise Control of Parting Planes
| Plastics Technology
HASCO’s new latch locking units feature double-sided action and DLC-coated functional surfaces.
Advanced Drainage Systems Buys Recycler
| Plastics Technology
Corrugated pipe firm buys Jet Polymer Recycling, which has three plants in the Southeastern U.S.
RMS: nueva certificación estándar para materiales reciclados
| Plastics Technology México
GreenBlue y el equipo de Recycled Material Standard (RMS) presentan esta certificación cuyo objetivo principal es promover el uso de los materiales reciclados.
Smart Workholding Device Measures and Monitors
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
Sensor and IIoT technology combine to enable these chucks and mandrels to automatically monitor workholding parameters and measure part features to ensure process stability.
Somex Offers Direct Integration of Deep-Hole Drilling Module
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
For deep hole drilling applications larger than 18-mm diameter, Somex offers optional Max machining units with drilling systems from BTA or Ejektor lines.
Video: Rob Weber, Fischer Technology (On the Line Interview)
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Rob Weber, director of technology for Fischer Technology, discusses the latest metrology methods and how inspection technology can aid finishers as they automate their processes.
Big Kaiser Changes Name to Big Daishowa
| MoldMaking Technology
The name change, effective Jan. 1, 2022, reflects Big Kaiser’s long-standing membership of the Big Daishowa Group. Operations, product lines, staff, distribution or licensing agreements in North America will not be impacted.
Setforge to serially produce composite parts using 9T Labs technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The former metal component forger seeks the disruptive manufacture of high-performance CFRTP parts using 9T Labs’ Red Series Additive Fusion Solution platform for current and new markets.
Swoop Aero expands eVTOL aircraft integration with UAVaid
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Swoop Aero’s autonomous eVTOL aircraft will be integrated into UAVaid's mixed-fleet drone offering in Sierra Leone and complement UAVaid’s long-range fixed-wing Hansard drones.
Four-Flute Ball Nose End Mill with Rippled Relief Machines Versatile Material Range
| MoldMaking Technology
Kennametal introduces a new Harvi I TE Series addition for high productivity
and tool life in 3D milling.
Thermwood adds angle layer printing feature to LSAM large-scale AM systems
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ability to print at a 45º angle adds to the system’s current horizontal and vertical orientation capabilities, enhancing the flexibility of producing large-scale composite thermoplastic parts.
Fully U.S.-made fairing launched into space features OOA composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a U.S. defense satellite into space. The payload fairing, produced by RUAG Space, is composed of OOA CFRP face sheets.
3A Composites Core Materials commits to sustainable growth, harvesting and processing of balsa wood
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The core materials company has signed a two-year technical agreement with the nonprofit Achuar Nationality of Ecuador to achieve enduring development of indigenous communities and responsible forestry.
Binder Jetting Is Also a Tooling Technology
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
A portfolio of 3D printing solutions involving infiltrated sand and metal covers tooling needs for casting, thermoforming, molding and composites.
Máquinas de moldeo por inyección de baja presión, serie Lumina, de Wilmington
| Plastics Technology México
Estas inyectoras tienen nuevas características dentro de las que se destacan capacidades de disparo de 25 a 300 libras, sujeción de 350 a 2500 toneladas y montaje de uno a seis moldes a la vez.
Verisurf Software Inc. Updates Measurement Software
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Verisurf 2022 features automated quality inspection and reporting, scanning, reverse engineering and tool building.
C.O.R.E. Controller Technology Supports Machine Tool Connectivity
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The hardware/software architecture is designed to connect machine tools to open up possibilities for networking, controlling and monitoring the production process as well as process optimization.
Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro se enfocará en economía circular y educación dual
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En el marco de la ceremonia de cierre de programas de 2021, platicamos con el Ing. Arturo Nava, presidente del Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro sobre la agenda de trabajo de este organismo para los próximos dos años.
Bosch aumenta sus operaciones en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
En su planta de Aguascalientes, Bosch anunció un plan de inversión para su planta por 74 millones de euros y en sus instalaciones de Guadalajara incrementará más del doble su plantilla laboral durante los próximos cinco años.
Sleek Extruder for Coating Applications
| Plastics Technology
Smaller footprint, lighter weight allows machine to be readily integrated into existing carriages or platforms.