MMT Chats: Cavalier Tool & Mfg. Talks VR in Mold Design

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Join MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges as she gets the latest news on this mold builder's use of VR for mold design education.

Automatización y robótica en IMTS 2024 revolucionan la eficiencia de la manufactura

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La automatización y la robótica ocuparon un lugar central en los debates de IMTS 2024, enfocados en cómo los fabricantes pueden superar la escasez de mano de obra y aumentar la productividad.

Extrusión: procesos clave para enfriamiento de rodillos

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

Aprenda cómo optimizar el diseño de rodillos de enfriamiento para mejorar la transferencia de calor en láminas gruesas de polímeros.

Hack-Proof Your Shop: Production Machining’s 6 Must-Read Cybersecurity Articles

Cara Ready | Production Machining

October is cybersecurity awareness month and Production Machining wants to help you make your shop hack-proof. 

Lyndex-Nikken Appoints New President

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Lyndex-Nikken has promoted Osmar Takeuchi to the role of company president.

LyondellBasell Recycled Polypropylene Compound in Dacia Duster

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Starkle material enabled by CirculenRecover is used by Romanian auto manufacturer Dacia.

ALAR: precisión y tecnología en la manufactura aeronáutica mexicana

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

ALAR, liderada por Andrea Alarcón, se distingue en la industria aeronáutica mexicana por su capacidad en la fabricación de herramentales y piezas aeronavegables. Gracias a los centros de mecanizado de última generación y a la reciente incorporación de la manufactura aditiva, la empresa ha optimizado sus procesos, ampliado su oferta tecnológica e impulsado el desarrollo de la industria en Querétaro.

Claves para seleccionar el tonelaje en moldeo por inyección

| Plastics Technology México

Los moldeadores por inyección han utilizado durante mucho tiempo el área proyectada de las piezas y el canal con el fin de calcular el tonelaje necesario para moldear una pieza sin rebabas, pero existe una metodología más precisa.

Loop Technology completes installation of composite preformer with long-reach robots 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Delivery of 21-meter track, industrial robot arms and new cutting equipment enable the manufacture of large composite aerostructures at the Loop Technology Centre.

AI-powered functionalities streamline Vericut knowledge accessibility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Vericut Intelligence (VI) and Vericut Assistant (VA) will act as knowledge and application hubs for Vericut software users to simplify information access.

Hexagon Digital Wave requalifies 750+ composite tube trailers

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Mobile Pipeline and Virtual Pipeline trailer testing was achieved via modal acoustic emission, which eliminates invasive testing methods, trailer downtime and additional GHG emissions.

Expanded Range for Shoulder Milling Cutter Benefits Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA LLC has expanded its product range of the Xtra-tec XT M5137 shoulder milling cutter. With a 90° approach angle, the cutter is suitable for face milling, shoulder milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining August 2024

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

Precision machining activity contracted in August.
#economics

La pulidora de disco Grizzly proporciona un lijado eficiente de piezas de trabajo grandes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La pulidora de disco G0967, de Grizzly Industrial, que combina versatilidad con un motor de 2 CV y velocidad variable, ofrece un lijado potente y preciso para trabajos grandes.

TPEs with 60% Postconsumer Recycled Content

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Teknor says its new Monprene R6 CP-10100 series reduce carbon footprint by up to 36% while maintaining translucency for vibrant colors

Hitachi Energy refuerza su capacidad de producción en Norteamérica

| Modern Machine Shop México

En México, la empresa invertirá 70 millones de dólares en una fábrica de transformadores de distribución, mientras que en Estados Unidos la inversión será de 85 millones de dólares.

Beyond the Work Center: Using MES for Data-Driven Decisions Across Manufacturing Operations

| Plastics Technology

Move past “is the job running” and “will it finish on time,” and apply MES to inform workflows ranging from accounting, inventory control, planning, material logistics, quality assurance, engineering and shipping.

From the Podcast Library: Qualification, Certification and Standards

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In episode #48 of the AM Radio podcast, we talked with Dr. Tim Simpson about the distinction between qualification and certification, and how AM users can navigate the various standards around their parts and processes. 

Purple Basil 2025 Color of the Year

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

PPG unveils purple basil as its 2025 Color of the Year, a bold shade reflecting global social and cultural trends, featured in the Kinetic color palettes.

A Balancing Act for Differential Gaging

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Differential gaging measures using two devices, which has advantages over standard, comparative measurements using a single sensing head. These include the ability to measure size without regard to position.

Open house Arburg: más que una máquina

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante el Open House celebrado por Arburg en Querétaro la compañía reveló innovadoras soluciones digitales y servicios integrales para la Industria 4.0.  

ANCA Announces Recipient of the 2024 Female Machinist Award

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Stephanie Chrystal, geometric grinding specialist at Sandvik Coromant, is the 2024 recipient of the ANCA Female Machinist Award.