For Best Results in Plastic Color Control – Plan Accordingly
| Plastics Technology
From the formulation of color in the lab to the quality control checks on the floor, using the right process and equipment is key to color matching from start to beautiful finish.
En Ciudad de México inauguran Centro de Desarrollo e Innovación Vallejo-I
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El centro cuenta con un laboratorio de materiales y prototipos para el diseño y fabricación de dispositivos y prototipos tecnológicos que contemple mecanizado CNC, impresión 3D, circuitos eléctricos y herramientas metalmecánicas.
Webinar: Design Masterclass: Get Started Designing Low-Volume 3D-Printed Injection Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
Producing low-volume injection molds with an in-house 3D printer offers unique benefits including fast development timelines, design versatility and achieving production-quality parts at a fraction of the cost.
Simulation Saves Money When Machining Expensive Parts
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Jobs machining expensive materials mean Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing needs to be extremely cautious. The operations manager says Vericut not only prevents mistakes, it shortens cycle times.
Video: Emerging Leader Vinny Campellone Started Company During Pandemic
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
Campellone took a risk opening PenCo Precision a couple of years ago, but according to him, it was worth it.
Aumenta la integración de proyectos orientados a la digitalización industrial en México
Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México
De acuerdo con un especialista de Panduit, en México han aumentado entre 30 y 35% las cotizaciones de este tipo de proyectos.
#Industria4.0
Samsung Electronics anunció su visión de sustentabilidad para dispositivos móviles
| Plastics Technology México
Los compromisos de sustentabilidad de Samsung para sus Negocios de Comunicaciones Móviles contemplan, entre otras medidas, eliminar los plásticos de un solo uso del empaque de productos hacia 2025.
Hydrolysis-Resistant PBT that is Also Laser Transparent 'Shines' in Demanding Automotive Engine Application
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Actuators for new automotive diesel engine series made with a Lanxess PBT that is hydrolylis-stabilized and allows for laser transmission welding.
Tungaloy actualiza los cabezales de broca DrillMeister DMP
| Modern Machine Shop México
Tungaloy refiere que esta adición mejorará la resistencia al desgaste de la broca para aplicaciones de uso general que requieren diámetros de agujero que van de 0.236” a 1.020”.
Five-Axis Machining Center Processes Smaller Workpieces
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Mitsui Seiki’s PJ 303X five-axis machining center features a 50,000-rpm, HSK-E25 taper spindle, which offers high-speed machining capability, as well as an automatic tool changer that can store up to 24 tools.
The Native Lab offers hands-on and online courses in composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Training arm of engineering consultancy Managing Composites seeks to “make people native in composites.”
#workforcedevelopment
Spirit Aerosystems restructures business model
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Spirit Aerosystems will organize around three primary business divisions: Commercial, Defense & Space and Aftermarket.
RobbJack Corporation Names New President
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Over his 26 years at RobbJack, Michael MacArthur has developed a reputation for building relationships and providing innovative solutions to meet customer challenges.
#workforcedevelopment
thinksound presenta auriculares hechos con bioplástico de ingeniería de Eastman
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Los audífonos de diadema ov21, de thinksound, utilizarán el bioplástico de ingeniería Eastman Trēva.
Metalworking Production Impaired by Payrolls and Supply Chain
Michael Guckes | Modern Machine Shop
Stalling payrolls and congested supply chains weigh on production, as the metalworking index signals slowing expansion.
#economics
SLM Solutions, Burgmaier Introduce Case-Hardening Steel for AM Tooling, Hybrid Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
Burgmaier introduces case-hardening steel 16MnCr5 to additive manufacturing and develops a hybrid additive manufacturing process using the SLM280.
New Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance Hosting Free Virtual Workshop Nov. 16-18
| Additive Manufacturing
Group’s free workshop is designed to accelerate photpolymer additive manufacturing collaboration and research.
Thoughts about PMTS, Machining Automation
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Turning technology, as was displayed at the Precision Machining Technology Show, is more advanced than ever and machine shops should continue to identify processes of all types that can be automated.
Product Demos of Scotchman's 50-Ton Hydraulic Ironworker
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Westec 2021: Scotchman will showcase its RG Digital Quick-Stop, which is coupled with a Scotchman CPO 350 cold saw, as well as its 5014-ET Ironworker, which the company claims is the world’s first and only 50-ton hydraulic ironworker.
Vektek Debuts Clamps With Patented Design
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Westec 2021: Vektek's Twin Lever Link Clamp allows users to clamp two parts simultaneously or to clamp through a part opening on two sides. It features a rotary lug with 360 degrees of lever/body positioning.
Nucleating Agent Speeds Up Crystallization in Nylons
| Plastics Technology
CAI Performance Additives’ new ST-NA22D nucleator has been shown to work well in both filled and unfilled nylons 6, 66, 11 and 12.
Stratasys’ Data Security Platform Supports U.S. Government Implementations of 3D Printing
| Additive Manufacturing
ProtectAM with Red Hat Enterprise Linux helps safeguard sensitive information across DOD-networked 3D printers for distributed additive manufacturing.