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Jim’s a Hardware Man
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Troubleshooting is a learned skill, and manufacturing’s troubleshooters are aging out. While we should appreciate them while we have them, we must prepare for a day when we won’t.
Episode 46: CAMX celebrates 10 years
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
CW’s Scott Francis interviews Cindy Squires, president/CEO, ACMA and Rebekah Stacha, CEO of SAMPE. They take a look back at the industry’s evolution the last 10 years, the opportunities CAMX will be providing to attendees and much more.
El sistema de pallets Midaco permite prolongar los periodos de mecanizado sin supervisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El cambiador automático de cuatro pallets, de Midaco, está pensado para la producción de grandes volúmenes como para operaciones de configuración múltiple de grandes volúmenes y mezclas.
Avient presenta en PRL su calculadora de huella de carbono
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Avient presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM su Calculadora de Huella de Carbono de Producto (PCF), una herramienta certificada para evaluar y reducir las emisiones de CO2e.
Exploring powder coating for composites
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Advancements in powder coating technology make it a viable surface finish for a growing number of composite applications.
Zoller Showcases Automated Tool Measurement System, Toolholders
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Zoller Inc. is showcasing a range of products for heat-shrinking, tool balancing, toolholding, smart storage and inspection, including the CoraMeasure LG automated tool measurement system.
Using Air to Measure Squareness
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Though most frequently used for diameter measurements, an air plug and platen can be readily configured to measure perpendicularity.
Troubleshooting Flow Surging in Single-Screw Extruders
| Plastics Technology
Surging can cause lower production rates, higher scrap rates, material degradation and higher labor costs. Here is a guide to troubleshooting this problem.
Starbucks México lanza plan de manejo de residuos en CDMX
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Desde febrero, Starbucks México inició un plan de manejo de residuos en tiendas seleccionadas, promoviendo la economía circular con separación efectiva y trazabilidad de residuos.
Takumi Machining Centers Provide High-Precision Operation
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Takumi highlights its UA400 five-axis and VC1200 three-axis machining centers, designed to minimize thermal growth and accelerate feed rates.
Slide Retainer Features Positive Locking Connection
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Hasco’s Z1899/… compact slide retainer applies a ball catch for reliable locking.
Los cuerpos del cortador SwiftCarb mejoran el rendimiento y la repetibilidad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie Corner Rounding de 180 grados de la línea SuperBee, de SwiftCarb, está disponible en varios grados y revestimientos.
Additives Company to Phase Out PFAS Products in 2025
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
BYK Additives will end production of PFAS-containing additives by 2025 and offer environmentally friendly alternatives to customers.
How to Overcome Complex Mold Texturing Problems
| MoldMaking Technology
Key benefits when considering laser technology for mold texturing and repair.
How to Supply Cooling to Additive Tooling
| MoldMaking Technology
Additive tooling provides limitless options for cooling a mold’s difficult-to-cool areas.
Portfolio of Energy-Curable Coatings Launched
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
PPG's DuraNEXT portfolio includes EB and UV curable coatings, offering rapid, energy-efficient solutions for metal coil coaters.
Hexagon Composites businesses receive additional orders for CNG, hydrogen
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Purus have both signed long-term supply agreements supporting North American OEMs.
St. Croix Fly expands Mito graphene adoption in carbon fiber fly fishing rods
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Verified functionalized graphene has been extended to the company’s new Technica series, improving the composite rod’s cast, among other features.
MVP partners with LestaUSA to bring robotics to composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Self-learning robotic solutions are designed to simplify the automation process for composites manufacturers of all sizes wanting to incorporate automated spray applications.
Siemens CNC Portfolio Demonstrates Mold Machining Digitization
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2024: Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalization software and services, Siemens present a path toward machine tool digitalization that is already helping mold and die shops invest in their future.
NASA white paper evaluates thermoplastic polyimide for electrical insulation applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SAMPE technical paper reveals testing done on plastics company BARplast’s Aurum polymer, supported with fiberglass, to evaluate its insulation capabilities for future electrical aeroengines.
Midnight eVTOL developments to scale up, grow platform reach across U.S.
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Archer Aviation has made several key announcements including additional secured equity capital, network plans in LA and updates to a contract with the U.S. Air Force.