Is Automation More Effective Than Size for Serial Production 3D Printing?

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Micro Factory has developed an mSLA system that incorporates cleaning, curing and part ejection, not to mention 100 empty build plates, into the frame of a desktop machine. The result is a small unit for large-scale production.

Horn Milling Tools Feature Double-Edged Carbide Insert

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Horn is expanding its milling tool portfolio to incorporate types for PTO shafts.

Fictiv expande su capacidad de manufactura en México

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La compañía Fictiv, especializada en fabricación a través de una red global de socios, apuesta por México como un centro estratégico para sus operaciones, con planes de desarrollar capacidades de moldeo por inyección en el país y fabricar herramientas localmente para el mercado norteamericano.

Transluscent Colorants for Injection Molded Parts

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Ampacet’s Artemis masterbatch collection evokes the beauty of celestial phenomena.
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Understanding Diamond Compounds

| MoldMaking Technology

Diamond compounds, with their varied grades, colors and base options, provide a comprehensive solution for mold builders in need of precise and superior polishing across diverse materials and applications.

Herramienta de refrentado y avellanado Heule Spot proporciona un mecanizado flexible

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La herramienta Solo L que presenta Heule Precision Tools funciona para proyectos de refrentado por puntos y avellanado de más de 25 mm.

Recycled PE Grades With Up to 100% PCR for Shrink Films

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Dow’s new Revoloop grades was a collaboration with European shrink film manufacturer RKW Group.

How I Made It: Erez Speiser, “The Machining Doctor”

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Erez Speiser has devoted his entire professional life to the world of machining, most notably his 20-plus years in senior management positions at cutting-tool manufacturer Iscar. When the Covid pandemic struck, Speiser began building his “Machining Doctor” website that not only provides technical information for CNC machinists, but also launched a new and unexpected phase of life for him — and a new career.

Pull-wound carbon fiber poles enable lightweight, compact, rigid emergency stretcher

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Based on military feedback, Epsilon Composite developed an optimized, foldable stretcher that combines telescopic pull-wound carbon fiber tubes.

Dependencias del gobierno impulsarán a la industria de semiconductores

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Diversas dependencias del gobierno firman un convenio de colaboración para impulsar el desarrollo de la industria de semiconductores en México.

Open Mind Technologies Joins Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center as a New Member

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Open Mind is partnering its CAD/CAM software with OMIC R&D’s experience in optimizing CAD/CAM solutions.

HMCs Improve Unattended Machining Performance

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: JTEKT’s FH5000 HMC with pallet pool expands the capability for more flexible production for shops of any size, such as the processing of multiple mold and dies as needed.  

Technology Aims to Smarten Up Resin Conveying

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

At NPE2024, Novatec moves to rewrite the rules for material conveying with patent-pending smart-pump technology.  

Chiron Group Hosts Open House in Charlotte

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

During the event — which takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 16-17 — attendees can expect various presentations and user reports, along with the opportunity to engage with Chiron experts.

Ceratizit Milling Tool Provides Reliable HRSA Machining

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MaxiMill – 211-DC indexable insert milling system features 3D-printed cooling channels.

Paint Shop with EcoQPower Requires about 21% Less Energy

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

 In a comprehensive life cycle analysis, the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP) studied the carbon footprint of two different paint shop concepts. 

Simulated Complete Machining of EV Aluminum Inverter Cases

Cara Ready | Production Machining

At EMO 2023 in Hannover, Germany, FANUC presented an automated manufacturing cell simulating the complete production and measurement of aluminum electric vehicle (EV) inverter cases.  

Vapor Degreasing Cleaning Fluids for Precision Cleaning

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Tergo XCF2 cleaning solution is designed to meet diverse industrial technical cleaning needs with formulas that deliver reliable and repeatable cleaning performance.

Ten Things You Need to Know about Circle Segment Milling

| MoldMaking Technology

Considerations for evaluating if circle segment end mills or conical barrel cutters are right for your mold machining applications.

Economical Alternative to Traditional Cleanrooms

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This offering aims to provide an economical and efficient alternative for businesses requiring controlled environments for delicate operations.

Healable thermoset resin achieves ultra-fast composites repair

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: CompPair HealTech solutions give the ability to heal cracks and delaminations in a composite via local heating more than 60 times, available for a range of composite processes.  

Ensinger double belt press installation expands thermoplastics production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Equipment investment will enable the plastics processor to mass produce fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites continuously, as well as adapt to specific needs.