Bulk, Solid and Melt Density: How to Calculate These Values and Why They Matter — Part 1 of 2

| Plastics Technology

How much resin is contained within a bucket, gaylord or hopper? That depends on the bulk density — a figure you need to learn how to calculate due to its impact on everything from storage and conveying to drying and molding.

Chromatic 3D Materials' RX-AM Free of Volatile Isocyanates

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

RX-AM platform includes software and RX-Flow printers for use in standard and custom configurations.

System 3R Workholding Lineup Provides Stable, Repeatable Clamping

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

System 3R’s self-centering vises and accessories are designed to provide high cutting performance and centering and repeat accuracy.

Colibrium Additive actualiza el software EB-PBF para mejorar el rendimiento y la productividad de las impresoras

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EBMControl 6.4 de Colibrium Additive introduce Point Melt y soportes de polvo para imprimir piezas complejas sin placa, optimizando los costos y la calidad.

Horn Grooving Tool Provides Process Reliability

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Mini 114 system is suitable for turning and copy turning of axial grooves.

Arca Continental y Cinépolis lanzan programa de reciclaje en Monterrey

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Con 58 contenedores en 33 cines de Monterrey, la alianza entre Arca Continental y Cinépolis busca aumentar la conciencia sobre el reciclaje y la reutilización de PET.

Additional Solvent Cleaning System Variants Tailored for Diverse Requirements

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Ecoclean introduces the L and XL model variants to its EcoCcompact line, addressing the varied needs of the general industry.

AkzoNobel, Sinopec Partner to Support Green Energy Transition

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Partnership will leverage AkzoNobel’s high-performance coating projects for Sinopec’s overseas construction projects.

La densidad mundial de robots en las fábricas se ha duplicado en los últimos siete años

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Federación Internacional de Robótica indica que la densidad media mundial de robots alcanzó la cifra récord de 162 unidades por cada 10,000 empleados en 2023.

Moldmaking Sector Sees Future Optimism Despite Current Challenges Subhead

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Strong future expectations signal potential rebound as automotive and medical sectors prepare for growth.   

Production Machining Index Improves as Supply Chain Stabilizes

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

Sharp rise in future expectations signals stronger conditions for 2025.

How I Made It: Noah Decker, CEO of Decker Machine Works

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Noah Decker grew up around his father's shop, where he picked up an experimental, DIY mindset for rehabbing and retrofitting old equipment that has helped Decker Machine Works thrive under his leadership.

Top Shop Builds Original Systems for Coating Medical Devices

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Engineers at Surgical Coatings in Colorado have been ingeniously developing their own equipment, automation, processes and software since this powder coater’s inception in 1995.

Optimism Grows as Metalworking Index Improves Again in November

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

A sharp increase in future business expectations underscores hopeful conditions in 2025.

U-Frame and Companion Insert System Expanded

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

PCS Company is introducing new sizes for its Flexible Insert Tooling System (F.I.T.S.) offering in support of prototyping, sampling and short production tooling.

Large-format AM speeds plug production for manufacture of composite boat molds

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Hungarian manufacturer Rapid Prototyping transitioned its conventional foam milling process to 3D printing to produce faster, higher quality, recyclable foam plugs and composite boat molds.

Industry Vet Duff Joins ACS Group

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

With 37 years of experience on both machinery and processor side, Michael Duff to handle aftermarket business for auxiliary equipment manufacturer.  

Renishaw Announces Passing of Co-Founder, Sir David McMurtry

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sir David founded Renishaw in 1973 with John Deer to commercialize the 3D touch-trigger probe for coordinate measuring machines. He went on to be named on over 200 patents for Renishaw innovations.

MerConcept, Extracthive integrate rCF components into racing yacht construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Development and integration of recycled composite ballast dorade vents for an IMOCA class yacht and other ongoing projects demonstrate a push for greater circularity in the marine industry.

Two 12-Laser AM Machines at Collins Aerospace: Here Is How They Are Being Used

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

With this additive manufacturing capacity, one room of the Collins Iowa facility performs the work previously requiring a supply chain. Production yield will nearly double, and lead times will be more than 80% shorter.

Sodick Opens Canadian Headquarters

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Sodick aims to enhance support for existing users by enabling domestic sales and service, as well as providing stocked parts and consumables.

Endeavor 3D, CADmore Collaborate to Strengthen AM Foothold in Southeast US

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Endeavor 3D and CADmore will work together to push forward new advancements in the additive design and manufacturing industry.