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Jergens Improves Security on Line of Toggle Clamps
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new True-Lok clamps feature a locking mechanism that ensures they remain in the closed/hold down position for maximum security in workholding applications.
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Emphasizes Onboarding Process for Plastic Injection Molding
| MoldMaking Technology
The global mold manufacturer’s three-step onboarding process covers part feasibility, flow simulation and commercial assessment for a 25% reduction in tool build time.
Forkhardt’s FNC+ Quick Jaw Change Power Chuck Offers Manufacturing Versatility
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
A reduced chuck body weight results in having less mass on the spindle and enables machine manufacturers to permit/machine a higher workpiece weight and attain higher rpms.
CNC Optimization Software Reduces Cycle Times 25% or More and Can Double Tool Life
| Modern Machine Shop
CGTech’s VERICUT Force optimization software can drastically reduce cycle times from 20-70%, even on supposedly optimized programs from CAM systems. It varies the feed rate to keep chip thickness and cutter load constant, which can increase tool life by 100% or more.
Crece importación de centros de mecanizado en primer semestre de 2021
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En los primeros seis meses del año, los centros de mecanizado se importaron principalmente de Japón, Alemania, Estados Unidos, Corea del Sur, China, España y Taiwán.
Making EN-PTFE Plating Cheaper, Easier, and More Environmentally Friendly
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
New Electroless Nickel – PTFE system offers multiple benefits and builds upon single component EN plating concept.
GWS Tool Group Acquires Monster Tool Company
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Monster Tool Company – GWS’ fourth acquisition this year – manufactures and distributes solid round cutting tools for aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, heavy equipment and die-mold.
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Saint-Gobain Vetrotex
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Saint Gobain subsidiary offers customers more than 60 years of experience in fiberglass manufacturing and aims to reliable serve customers globally.
Employee Instability and Company Profits
| Plastics Technology
How investing in your workforce creates employer stability.
#workforcedevelopment
B2B Marketer’s Guide to Creating Irresistible Lead Magnets
| Gardner Web
No matter how great your product is, your content isn’t going to capture many leads on its own. You’re not as irresistible as you think. But your lead magnets? They can be.
#leadgeneration
Interactive Mold Quoting Software for Toolmakers
| MoldMaking Technology
Made for moldmakers, Tier-level suppliers and OEMs, JDL Technical Service’s ToolQuote software ensures, consistent, accurate and easy use.
Seeking Your Help! Moldmaking Customs and Practices Guide
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The mold manufacturing industry is continually improving by joining forces on a variety of issues, challenges, technologies and trends. This time it’s updating the industry’s guidelines and practices to standardize and streamline the mold procurement process, and you can help.
#regulations
Injection Molding Process Control System Provides Traceable Data and Valve Gate Control
| MoldMaking Technology
RJG showcases its CoPilot injection molding process control system, which is said to be user-friendly and enable users to collect traceable process data and now includes valve gate control.
Spirit AeroSystems Europe delivers first set of A320 Family RTM spoilers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Redesigned spoilers developed via a highly automated advanced manufacturing, out-of-autoclave (OOA) process pioneered by Spirit.
On Zeekr, the Price of EVs, and Lighting Design
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
About Zeekr, failure, the price of EVs, lighting design, and the exceedingly attractive Karma
Composites fabricators invited to take CW supply chain survey
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
CW and Gardner Intelligence are conducting a survey of composites fabricators to assess the overall availability and deliverability of resins, fibers and other materials. Find more info and a link to the survey here.
An Interview With Douglas Parker, Circle-Prosco
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Douglas Parker, owner and president of pretreatment, lubricant and cleaner business Circle-Prosco, discusses the company’s 50 years of success and its latest offerings.
NC Lessons Learned Apply to Additive Manufacturing
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Just as numerical control of the 1960s had much room for growth, so do the additive manufacturing machines of today.
MGS Promotes Shawn Krenke
| Plastics Technology
The integrated manufacturing company named Krenke its Chief Technology Officer, Senior Vice President of Automation.
Sistema CAD/CAM Tebis 4.1 listo para la Industria 4.0
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: Tebis 4.1 es un sistema CAD/CAM que proporciona diseño, desarrollo, programación y fabricación para moldes, troqueles, herramentales y modelos automatizados sin interrupciones.
Anuncia Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro nuevo comité directivo
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Luego de su Asamblea General Ordinaria del pasado 26 de agosto, el Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro anunció a su nuevo consejo directivo, integrado por Arturo Nava Guerrero, como presidente, Francois Ouellet, como secretario, y Raúl Moreno Espinosa, como tesorero.
MAS y Caroda obtienen premio a nueva tecnología para reciclaje de películas de LDPE / LLDPE
| Plastics Technology México
Esta tecnología, desarrollada en colaboración entre las empresas MAS y Caroda, aumenta la calidad de la superficie de las películas recicladas.